Civic Cipher

Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we have a necessary conversation about the death of PnB Rock and other rappers whose deaths are usually high profile and involve guns. We take the time to break down the circumstances that lead to deaths like these. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provid...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we discuss the trailer for Disney's Little Mermaid and the backlash it has received since the reveal that Ariel is played by Black actress Halle Bailey. We also look into the backlash received by shows like House of Dragons and Rings of Power where Black actors have found their way into these fantasy lands. Support the Show. w...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we discuss a bit more about our origins. We also share some stories that have some positive outcomes that we have been able to witness since our show started!  Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www. MajorThrea...

Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we talk about our positioner "Broadcasting the Balance. Defending the Discourse." We also discuss a few more positive stories that we have seen in the past two years of being on the air! Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Thread...

Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we cover a story of a 12-year old boy who was a victim of police violence in New Orleans. We then bring attention to how the aggressive tactics of police are often only pointed at Black people and the implications of these actions. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, discuss environmental racism and cite examples from recent stories in the United States. We spend a good amount of time discussing the recent example that has left Jackson, Mississippi without water indefinitely. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show wa...

Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we explain how we--as a show and as a community--process the trauma that we see in the media against Black and Brown bodies. We discuss how it feels to be a second-class citizen in this country. Our Way Black History Fact tells the origin story of R&B music. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we go over some of the major news stories of the week and give some insight and context to the headlines you may have seen. We break down some of the more troubling events and provide a reaction to the stories.  Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we discuss the profound implications that stereotypes can have on BIPOC children and how it can shape their view of the world growing up. We use personal stories to explain how we often learn our place in the world based on prejudices and racism. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Cons...

Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we tell the origin story of Civic Cipher and explain why we believe the show is important in the current social and political climate in the U.S. Our Way Black History Fact details the origin story of the Urban League. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was pro...

Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss the importance of voting in midterm elections and uncover many hidden truths that are specific to this upcoming election. Our Way Black History Fact tells the origin story of House music and gives proper credit to its Black roots.  Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for t...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we expound upon the rampant mistreatment of Black women in this country. We use the case of Breonna Taylor to explain the value of Black life relative to Gabby Petito in a thought experiment that shows how White supremacist systems tend to undervalue Black women. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqwa...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we discuss accountability in policing. We use the example of Army lieutenant Caron Nazario and his interaction with police to illustrate what police misconduct often looks like and how little to nothing is done to hold officers accountable. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Considerat...

Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we identify what is done with complaints against officers. We cite sobering statistics that paint a picture of police brutality and misconduct being positioned well behind the blue wall of silence. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threa...

Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show we discuss the disconnect the government has from our reality. We tell real stories about what life is like day-to-day and how divorced our elected officials are from that. Our Way Black History Fact discusses the origins of policing in this country. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideratio...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we cover lots of articles that have come up this week that point to racist practices at different points of society accross the country. We normally don't get to stories like these, but this week they piled up on us and we ask the obvious question..."Why do we keep supporting these systems?" Support the Show. www.civ...

Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show we discuss racist sports fans and how confusing and unsettling this behavior is. We cite examples from LeBron James and Ja Morant alongside other well-known athletes. Our Way Black History Fact covers Jim Crow Laws. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provide...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we talk about the viral videos circulating of Black children being ignored by famous characters at theme park parades and the correct action that should be taken to address this issue. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads...

Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show we challenge the idea of Black on Black crime. We delve into the history of the narrative and discuss why it has persisted as a harmful and hateful political talking point. We discuss the 3/5th compromise for our Way Black History Fact. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today&ap...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we talk about the failure of police in the Uvalde school shooting after looking at a newly released video of the officer's response to the mass shooting. We take the time to examine the role of police and to determine if the institution of policing is living up to its values. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @C...

Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show today, we juxtapose how police often take mass shooters into custody, yet will execute black people at the mere thought of them being potentially dangerous. Our Way Black History Fact highlights the very Black origins of the 4th of July celebrations in this country. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramse...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we talk about the Akron, OH man who was shot 60 times after fleeing from police. The 25 year old Black man named Jayland Walker is the subject of our discussion and we do our best to go over the many details leading up to his death.  Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for...

Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show today, we respond to a letter from a listener. Philip sent us a note detailing some disagreements with respect to the intention and the tone of the program and we felt it was necessary to address his concerns which may possibly be shared with other folks. Per usual, we attempt to be as kind and deliberate as possible while still accounting for...

Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, Dr. Camilla Westenberg joins us to discuss Roe v. Wade from the beginnings of its protections to the recent end. We deal with disparities and statistics on how this decision disproportionately affects Black and Brown people in this country and offer some insight into movements that could help reestablish the freedoms that women sho...

Send us a Text Message. In the second half of today's show, we discuss the commercialization of the Juneteenth holiday and explain the difference between authentic celebrations and performative demonstrations. Our Way Black History Fact details the origins of the holiday! Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was...