Civic Cipher
Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show created to foster allyship for social justice. Hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward, this show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage directly with diverse populations across the country. 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. FB/Instagram/Fanbase: @civiccipher
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 518
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
102123 Way Black History Fact - 1961 Freedom Riders
Our Way Black History Fact covers the Freedom Riders of 1961 and highlights Black-Jewish solidarity.
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101423 Dispelling Myths from the Comments Section (Part 2)
In the second half of our show, we continue the conversation about persistent myths and narratives found in the comments section. We provide some thorough explanations for some…
101423 Way Black History Fact - The Original Black Panthers
Our Way Black History Fact covers the original Black Panthers—the first all Black tank unit in the United States Army.
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101423 Dispelling Myths from the Comments Section (Part 1)
In the first part of our show, we discuss a few myths that are parroted frequently in the comments section of our social media. These myths may be ones you have encountered and…
100723 Way Black History Fact - Did Elvis Presley Steal from Black Artists?
Our Way Black History Fact covers the many artists that Elvis Presley emanated, stole from, and copied in order to complete “his” style, sound, and artistry.
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100723 The Black Women Leading Us (Part 1)
In the first part of our show, we discuss the Black women making headlines as prominent, fearless leaders in this country today. We shine a light on Shalanda Young as she speak…
100723 The Fights in the Comments Section (Part 2)
In the second half of our show, we discuss the comments we receive on social media and offer rebuttals to the same tired talking points often used by folks who seem dead-set on…
093023 Pushing Back Against Right-Wing DEI Attacks (Part 2)
In the second half of our show, we discuss attacks on DEI initiatives in the workplace and the true cost of racism in corporate America.
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093023 Way Black History Fact - Historical Breakdown of what lead to False Narratives
Our Way Black History Fact sees us play a video of Dr. William Darity speaking at the University of Massachusetts. In brief, he serves a historical breakdown of Black economics…
093023 Police Cost More Than You Know (Part 1)
Our Way Black History Fact sees us play a video of Dr. William Darity speaking at the University of Massachusetts. In brief, he serves a historical breakdown of Black economics…
092323 National Headlines Proving we Still Need Social Justice Reform (Part 1)
In the first part of our show, we discuss some national stories including a Black boy who nearly drowned while his White friends pushed him under and called him ‘George Floyd.’…
092323 National Headlines Proving we Still Need Social Justice Reform (Part 2)
In the second half of our show, we discuss the story of a police officer caught on video describing 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula as having “limited value” as well as the story …
092323 Way Black History Fact - The Black Origins of Popular Card Games
Our Way Black History Fact highlights the African-American roots of Bid Whist, Bridge, and Spades…the classic card games!
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091623 Way Black History Fact - The First Black Woman in Congress
Our Way Black History Fact highlights Shirley Anita Chisholm…the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress and the first Black candidate for a major-party n…
091623 Three Year Anniversary Show—What Have We Accomplished? (Part 1)
In the first part of our show, we discuss the accomplishments of the past 3 years…not only by us, but by the whole country. We take a moment to also acknowledge some of the hea…
091623 What Have We Learned in 3 Years? (Part 2)
In the second half of our show, we discuss the most important things we want people to know after being on air for 3 years. We discuss the myths of Black-on-Black crime, Black …
090923 Listening to Black Women is What Makes America Great (Part 2)
In the second half of our show, we discuss the three Black women who are leading the separate charges against the former president for his numerous alleged crimes. We discuss t…
090923 Way Black History Fact - Vermont was First to Ban Slavery
Our Way Black History Fact highlights the state of Vermont as it was the first colony in the United States to outlaw Slavery, and often championed initiatives that granted free…
090923 The Police Killing of Pregnant 21-Year-Old Ta’Kiya Young (Part 1)
In the first part of our show, we discuss the police killing of pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young in the parking lot of a grocery store in Columbus, Ohio. We discuss the foota…
090223 Way Black History Fact - Loving v. Virginia
Our Way Black History Fact highlights Loving v. Virginia—the case of a White man and his Black wife that led to the federal government clearing the path for interracial marriag…