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
Civic Cipher 101621 Queen YoNasDa
Our guest today is Queen YoNasDa LoneWolf..national activist, author, and community organizer! In today's conversation, we discuss the Indigenous Peoples Movement, her activism…
Civic Cipher 100921 Ramses Ja & Q Ward
Today we discussed the oft-practiced "ready-fire-aim" approach used by police. We examine what it means to be a public servant/peace officer, and how when officers fall short o…
Civic Cipher 100221 Sarra, Mimi, and Mastaani (Viral ASU Students)
You may have seen the viral video of the confrontation at Arizona State University's multicultural center between some non-White students and some White students with an anti-B…
Civic Cipher 092521 Ramses Ja & Q Ward
Today's episode discusses the Oregon School District that banned BLM and LGBTQ clothing and signage a few months ago. They are now making headlines because their students were …
Civic Cipher 091821 Q Ward & Ramses Ja
In today's episode, we discuss what is sometimes referred to as "the Black face of White supremacy." We discuss Larry Elder, Candace Owens, and other prominent, far-right Black…
Civic Cipher 091121 Q Ward & Ramses Ja Anniversary Episode
We are 1-year old! Today we decided to look back at some of the more positive outcomes of stories we've discussed during our first year on air! Naturally, we looked at the Dere…
Civic Cipher 090421 Ramses Ja & Q Ward
In today's episode, we conduct a critical examination of some of the myths purported to be statistics by many right-wing media outlets in this country. This includes the 13/50 …
Civic Cipher 082821 Ramses Ja & Q Ward
In today's episode, we discuss cancel culture and its efficacy in our quest to create a more equitable country for all of us citizens. We spend some time telling a story about …
Civic Cipher 082121 Ramses Ja & Q Ward
In today's episode, we discuss the results of the 2020 Census and the population shift away from a majority-White America. We also discuss a shooting in San Bernadino County wh…
Civic Cipher 081421 Ramses Ja & Q Ward
In today's episode, we discuss an instance in Michigan where officers pulled guns on and subsequently handcuffed a Black realtor, homebuyer, and his son after mistaking them fo…
Civic Cipher 080721 Judge Cody Williams
On today's show, we have special guest Hon. Judge Cody Williams--the longest-serving African American elected official in Arizona. We discuss ways he has seen Black representat…
Civic Cipher 073121 ft. Q. Ward and Ramses Ja
In today's episode, we own up to a journalistic misstep where we shared a video with our social media followers and subsequently needed to set the record straight after seeing …
Civic Cipher 072421 ft. Q. Ward & Ramses Ja
In this week's episode, we coin a new term "Black Guilt' and cite real-life examples of instances when we as Black people feel guilty for making White folks feel guilty. We rec…
Civic Cipher 071421 Q Ward & Ramses Ja
In today's episode, we discuss the viral footage of two police officers in Toledo, OH running bravely into a gang shootout and give credit where it is due. It's rare on the pro…
Civic Cipher 071021 Q Ward, Ramses Ja & Trysta Krick
In today's episode, we discussed some of the issues pertaining to Black athletes. We take the time to discuss the optics (and provide some nuance) of the Sha'Carri Richardson s…
Civic Cipher 070321 Q. Ward & Ramses Ja
In today's episode, we discuss the disparities in sentencing in the criminal justice system as illustrated by a "generous plea deal" offered to a Trump supporter who shot a Bla…
Civic Cipher 062621 ft. Q. Ward and Ramses Ja
In today's episode, we discuss some of the troubles that exist between different communities of color. Often times when we find ourselves at odds, we don't take much time to …
Civic Cipher 061921 Ramses Ja and Q Ward
In today's episode, we discuss Critical Race Theory and how it's being challenged in places like Texas and Florida. We also make sure to talk about Juneteenth, its journey to b…
Civic Cipher 061221 Ramses Ja & Q Ward
In today's episode, we are examining an incident of police brutality involving a K-9 attack on an unarmed Black man Robert Gillian in Washington after he surrendered. We also d…
Civic Cipher 060521 Ramses Ja and Q. Ward
In today's episode, we discuss the backlash on Black athletes for demanding dignity and setting boundaries. Naomi Osaka and Kyrie Irving are both in the news for different reas…