Civic Cipher

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Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show/webcast/podcast hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward. This show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage directly with their communities as well as the general population. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. Finally, Civic Cipher seeks to provide long-form conversations in spaces where there is often a lack of significant resources, potent dialogue, or the necessary engagement for facilitating a healthy and productive civil discourse.

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African American, Arts/Culture, Civil Liberties

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Civic Cipher on 11/11/22

Airs at: Fri, 11/11/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Airs at: Fri, 11/04/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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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 ob... Read more

How Important is Voting in Midterm Elections? / What is Voter Suppression?

Airs at: Fri, 10/28/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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On today's show, we are joined by Dr. Camilla Westenberg on behalf of the NAACP discussing midterm elections, their importance, and what outcomes they shape. She shares a story of the importance of voting according to her elders, and also discusses what is at stake for t... Read more

Civic Cipher on 10/21/22

Airs at: Fri, 10/21/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Airs at: Fri, 10/14/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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On today's show, we spend the first half discussing a couple of recent high-profile police shootings where the victim was White and not guilty of any crime. Erik Cantu was shot while eating in his car and Christian Glass was shot after calling police to help him get his ... Read more

The Importance of Local Government with Harry Curtin

Airs at: Fri, 10/07/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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On today's show, we are joined by city council candidate for Phoenix's district 6, Harry Curtin. We spend the first half of the show discussing the importance of local government and citizen engagement. We also examine the scope of work at different levels of local gover... Read more

How Stereotypes can Affect Black Children / How Civic Cipher Came to Be

Airs at: Fri, 09/30/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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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 prejudice... Read more

Florida's DeSantis Sends Migrants to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts / Bill Maher's View of Slavery

Airs at: Fri, 09/23/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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In the first half of today's episode, we discuss the political stunt performed by Ron DeSantis where he deceived a group of migrants into relocating to Martha's Vineyard by promising jobs and support that didn't exist. In the second half of the show, we discuss Bill Mah... Read more

Backlash Against Black People in Fairytales / The Robbery and Death of PnB Rock

Airs at: Fri, 09/16/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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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... Read more

2 Year Anniversary Episode

Airs at: Fri, 09/09/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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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! In the second part of the show, we talk about our positioner "Broadcasting ... Read more