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
Dr. Ibram X Kendi on Community Organization and Opposing Oppressive Systems (Part 2)
In the second half of the show, we discuss Dr. Kendi’s forthcoming book ‘Malcolm Lives’ and what value it holds in a political climate where book banning is prevalent and Black history is under attac…
UN Speaker Ritzy Periwinkle on The Importance of Tech in Activism (Part 1)
Today’s guest, Ritzy Periwinkle is a UN Speaker, first-generation Mexican American Activist and host of WORD TO YOUR MAMA: the podcast that amplifies diverse voices and celebrates shared experiences.…
Operation Wetback
Our Way Black History Fact examines Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower’s ‘Operation Wetback.’
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The Day Without Immigrants Protests with UN Speaker Ritzy P (Part 2)
Today’s guest, Ritzy Periwinkle is a UN Speaker, first-generation Mexican American Activist and host of WORD TO YOUR MAMA: the podcast that amplifies diverse voices and celebrates shared experiences.…
NAACP’s Jevin Hodge on the Importance Community Organizing
Today’s guest, Jevin Hodge serves as the President a NAACP branch representing nearly 2 million people. He is currently leading one of the nation’s most historic and influential civil rights organiza…
The Long History of Black History Month
Our Way Black History Fact examines the very history of Black History Month, itself.
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Boycotting the Boycott of DEI (Part 2)
In the second half of the show, we discuss Al Sharpton’s request for all Americans to boycott companies that have abandoned their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We discuss how these effort…
Trump’s Immigration Policy Hits Home (Part 1)
In the first half of today’s episode, Q shares a story where he was notified by his children’s school that ICE agents have been empowered to perform sweeps of school campuses prompting him to immedia…
Way Black History Fact - What Dr. King Would Have Wanted
Our Way Black History Fact comes from the daughter of MLK and some words of wisdom to help us reflect on what he stood for.
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Empathizing with the Wildfire Victims in California (Part 2)
In the second half of the show, we try and humanize the victims of the wildfires in southern California especially since the tragedy has been politicized prompting many to withhold their empathy and …
The Whitewashing of Martin Luther King by Conservatives (Part 1)
In the first half of today’s episode, we discuss the intentional whitewashing of the politics and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King by the Raegan administration to gain a broader appeal to middle Amer…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - A Letter From a Birmingham Jail
Our Way Black History Fact is Dr. King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail.
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How Did MLK Feel About Today’s Political Issues (Part 2)
In the second half of the show, we discuss what MLK’s thoughts would be on hot-button issues of today based on his actual words. We discuss what his views would be on equity vs equality, the teaching…
The Nurse Breaking the Bones of Black Babies (Part 1)
The first half of today’s episode covers a story about a Virginia nurse accused of breaking the bones of several Black infants in the care of the NICU at which she was employed. This vile story sheds…
The First Black Medal of Honor Recipient
Our Way Black History Fact covers the first Black Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. William Carney, and the story behind his heroism.
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Trump Wants to Rename The Gulf of Mexico (Part 2)
The second half of the show sees us discussing a handful of the things Trump has walked back since his campaign, in addition to his desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. We also…
The Physical Embodiment of White Supremacist Systems (1 of 3)
The first half of today’s show sees us discussing Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri and his decision-making discrepancies when it comes to a case of pardoning a White officer convicted of wrongfully killi…
Way Black History Fact - The First Black Owned Oil Company (2 of 3)
Our Way Black History Fact discusses Universal Oil, Gas, and Mining—the country’s first Black-owned oil company.
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What We Can Learn about Criminal Justice from Luigi Mangione (3 of 3)
The second half of the show we discuss Luigi Mangione and how the criminal justice system can often expend a ‘benefit-of-the-doubt’ to felonious White actors, how that breaks down when class is intro…
A Conversation with Jemele Hill
We made a trip out to Los Angeles to speak with one of our heroes in activism, Jemele Hill! We discuss her controversial takes on ESPN, her thoughts on Trump's reelection, and how she is continuing t…