Latest Civic cipher Podcast Episodes
072024 Why Do Black Kids Sit Together at Lunch? (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - July 20, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode concerns differentiating between ‘race’ and ‘culture’ to understand why certain groups tend to congregate and socialize. While race and culture follow similar lines, race is something you are born with and culture is something you learn....
072024 What Does it Mean to be Blinded by Privilege? (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - July 20, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss what it means to be blinded by privilege. We use an example of Lauren Boebert calling White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre a ‘DEI-hire’ to illustrate this phenomenon. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: ...
072024 Way Black History Fact - The Black Panther Party's 10-Point Program
Civic Cipher - July 20, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense’s 10-Point Program written by founders Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was prov...
070624 Muslim Women’s Hijabs Being Torn Off by Police (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - July 06, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode has us talking about the anti-Muslim violence being endured by our sisters from the Islamic faith. Hijabs are being torn off by police in protests around the country, and we take a moment to explain how degrading and hurtful this action ...
070624 Way Black History Fact - The First Black Supreme Court Justice
Civic Cipher - July 06, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights a Supreme Court justice we can all be proud of…Thurgood Marshall. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorT...
070624 Trump, Biden, and the Supreme Court (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - July 06, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss the state of politics since our last discussion. We touch on Donald Trump, Joe Biden, their debate, and the Supreme Court and how their recent decisions are reshaping the country in a manner that is consistent with White suprema...
Isaac Hayes III on The Evolution of Activism in Social Media, Black Ownership, and the Merits of Fanbase (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - June 29, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode has us talking with Isaac Hayes III about his social media app Fanbase. We discuss the merits of an alternative approach to social media for folks who use it for activism, the benefits of having safe spaces for shared dialogues, and how ...
062924 Way Black History Fact - Black Tech Giants
Civic Cipher - June 29, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights some of the names in the tech space we should have learned in school alongside their non-Black counterparts. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was prov...
062924 Isaac Hayes III on The Evolution of Activism in Social Media, Black Ownership, and the Merits of Fanbase (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - June 29, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss the merits of Black ownership, opportunities that exist in the tech space, and what the future holds for content creators and online activists. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja ...
062224 Way Black History Fact - Willie Mays
Civic Cipher - June 22, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights the life of the baseball legend Willie Mays Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop We...
062224 Denise Resnik on the Intersection of Autism and Blackness (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - June 22, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we give a bit more time to Denise Resnik as she explains the cracks in society that neurodivergent individuals can fall into. We discuss interactions from police, housing issues, and economic opportunities and how challenging these can be ...
062224 Denise Resnik on the Intersection of Autism and Blackness (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - June 22, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode has us talking with Denise Resnik, the founder and president/CEO of First Place…an enterprise dedicated to helping those with autism transition into a routine-based adult life. As a result of her experience in this field, she is able to ...
061524 The Attack on Political Correctness became the Attack on Woke (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - June 15, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode sees us discussing the history of successful attacks on concepts based in human decency that have been rebranded by the Right as “radical.” We discuss the history of the attack on ‘political correctness’ and the parallels of the attacks ...
061524 The History of Juneteenth
Civic Cipher - June 15, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights the history of Juneteenth as told by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: M...
061524 How to Celebrate Juneteenth (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - June 15, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we give a bit of context for Juneteenth and then discuss how to go about celebrating it respectfully. We provide some encouragement for those wanting to partake in the national holiday along with us! Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com...
060824 Vu Le on Why We Should Think About Non-Profits Differently ft. Leanna Taylor (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - June 08, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, discuss the impact of the war in Palestine, and its effect on things stateside. We also discuss reparations, the landback movement, and actions that individuals can take to support non-profits in their communities. Support the Show. www....
060824 Vu Le on Why We Should Think About Non-Profits Differently ft. Leanna Taylor (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - June 08, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Today Leanna Taylor joins us as a guest host as we interview the one and only Vu Le to discuss the many challenges faced by non-profit organizations. In the first part of this episode, we discuss community-centric fundraising, progressive vs. conservative funders, and so...
060824 Way Black History Fact - Mary McLeod Bethune
Civic Cipher - June 08, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights one of the most powerful and influential women in the history of this country—Mary McLeod Bethune Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: M...
060124 Are Black People a Monolith? (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - June 01, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. For the first part of today’s show, we talk about whether or not Black people are a monolith, and whether or not Black people should be during this election cycle. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for to...
060124 Way Black History Fact - How 'In Living Color' Changed the Super Bowl
Civic Cipher - June 01, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact is covers how the 90s Black sketch-comedy show In Living Color changed the Super Bowl Halftime Show and turned it into the spectacle that we know it to be today. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesj...
060124 The Difference Between Republicans and Conservatives (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - June 01, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we try and outline the differences between not only Republicans and Democrats, but between Republicans and conservatives as well. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today'...
052524 The Inauthenticity of Celebrity Presidential Endorsements (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - May 25, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. For the first part of today’s show, we discuss presidential endorsements from celebrities and how disconnected they can be from everyday folks. We discuss how historically this has been associated with more liberal candidates, and how publicly suggesting they will withho...
052524 Why Do Black People Want More Police? (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - May 25, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss an article that highlights Black people’s support of increasing or maintaining police presence despite having a strained relationship with law enforcement. We give our thoughts as to why this is happening. Support the Show. ww...
052524 Way Black History Fact - The Youngest Person Ever Executed in PA
Civic Cipher - May 25, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to Alexander McClay Williams…the youngest person to ever be executed by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provi...
051824 What Makes Police Problems Systemic Problems? (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - May 18, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss ways that police problems are systemic problems rather than individual ‘bad apple’ problems. We discuss a story from Los Angeles where 66 officers were placed on leave to make the point. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com F...
051824 How Can There Be Good People on Both Sides? (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - May 18, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. For the first part of today’s show, we read a letter from a listener asking how we could suggest that there are good people on both sides of a given issue. The listener compares this statement to one made by Donald Trump and suggests that either we are both right or both...
051824 Way Black History Fact - The First Open Heart Surgery
Civic Cipher - May 18, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to Dr. Daniel Hale Williams…the first person to perform a successful open heart surgery. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major T...
051124 Working with Folks with Opposing Views (Part 2)
Civic Cipher - May 11, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we continue with today's theme, and discuss what it’s like to work with folks with opposing views. In this segment, we share some best practices we have learned along the way in hopes you will find some value in our experiences. Support t...
051124 How to Talk to Someone with a Different Opinion (Part 1)
Civic Cipher - May 11, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. For the first part of today’s show, we discuss ways to meaningfully engage with folks who have opposing political views. We share stories of how this looks in the real world, and how to adopt these procedures in your own story. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Fo...
051124 Way Black History Fact - The First Black Woman in Space
Civic Cipher - May 11, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to the first Black woman in space, Dr. Mae Johnson. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com ...
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