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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A Numbers-Based Understanding of the Black Experience

Airs at: Mon, 01/16/2023 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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  In the first part of today's episode, we borrow from a social media influencer and businessperson named Dan Price. Recently a series of tweets from his account gave a numerical account of the Black experience in America. We thought it was worth examining and hopefully br... Read more

Civic Cipher on 01/13/23

Airs at: Fri, 01/13/2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Civic Cipher on 01/06/23

Airs at: Fri, 01/06/2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Civic Cipher on 12/30/22

Airs at: Fri, 12/30/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Civic Cipher on 12/23/22

Airs at: Fri, 12/23/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Why American Slavery was Unique in the World / The Willie Lynch Letter

Airs at: Fri, 12/16/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  Today's episode is a Way Black History Episode...lol! We discuss the uniqueness of American slavery and contrast it with slavery around the world. This conversation allows us to more directly deal with the implications and legacy of slavery in the United States. We spend... Read more

How is This Guy Running for President Again? / Why is Critical Race Theory so Scary to Conservatives?

Airs at: Fri, 12/09/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  Today's episode begins with us going through the many things that have made headlines in the past year regarding the former president and how none of it seems to significantly quell the enthusiasm behind his movement. While we appreciate that some right-wing leaders have... Read more

Black White Supremacists / Forgiveness in Black Circles

Airs at: Fri, 12/02/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  Today's episode starts off with our discussion on Black White supremacists. There are folks who are Black who go well beyond the conservative label, and they can be dangerous and confusing to the masses. We discuss some of the more prominent names and identify common cha... Read more

Civic Cipher on 11/25/22

Airs at: Fri, 11/25/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Jarrett Hobbs Beaten in Jail by Officers / The Political Climate After the Midterms

Airs at: Fri, 11/18/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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  On today's show, we talk about the viral video of a Black man named Jarrett Hobbs being beaten in a jail cell. We break down the facts surrounding the police violence as we know them so far, and try to provide a glimpse into how the criminal justice system interacts with... Read more