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
Death Row is Systematically Executing Innocent Black People (Part 3)
In the second part of the show, we discuss capital punishment and how erroneous the processes can be in determining whether or not people should pay for their crimes with their lives. We also examine…
Cops Come Clean About Murdering Tyre Nichols (Part 1)
The first part of today’s show covers the confessions made by one of the officers responsible for murdering Tyre Nichols. We examine his testimony where he comes clean about his abuse of power and hi…
Were Africans Kidnapped and Forced Into Slavery? (Part 2)
In the second part of the show, we discuss whether or not Africans were kidnapped and forced into slavery. The fact that Africans were sold into slavery is well documented but due to an effort from h…
Way Black History Fact - Accounts of White Slavers Kidnapping Africans
Our Way Black History Fact highlights the other ways (besides purchasing) that White slavers obtained African slaves.
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How Have Asian-Americans Fared Without Affirmative Action? (Part 2)
In the second part of the show, we discuss the effects of the repeal of Affirmative Action in the Asian-American community. We discuss whether or not this community has benefited as some predicted.
Way Black History Fact - The Unsung Hero of 9/11
Our Way Black History Fact highlights First Officer LeRoy W. Homer Jr…one of the unsung heroes of 9/11
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One Year in Palestine / Voting with Palestine in Mind
Suzanne Yatim-Aslam joins us again to bring us up to speed on some of the latest developments on the ground in Palestine. We use the first half of the show to discuss some of the work Suzanne has don…
Our 4th Anniversary…How Did We Get Here / Celebrating 4 Years of Progress
In the first half of today’s show, we take you back through the origin story of Civic Cipher! We’ve done lots of growing with the support of our listeners, and we share some of the lessons we’ve lear…
What’s Going On in the Mind of a Black Conservative / Things You Naysayers Need to Know Before You Vote
In the first half of today’s show, we discuss the many Black conservatives that help shape the identity of the right, far right, and MAGA movements in this country. We explain how their input provide…
Way Black History Fact - Donald Trump's History of Racism
Our Way Black History Fact highlights some of the many claims of racism directed toward Donald Trump over the years.
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082424 How Does Voter Suppression Look? (Part 1)
In the first half of today’s show, we discuss the many forms that voter suppression initiatives can take. We use one of our favorite lawyers and a former guest on our show, Qas…
082124 The Police Killing of Victoria Lee (Part 2)
In the second part of the show, we discuss a violent police interaction where a woman—Victoria Lee—suffering from a mental health crisis lost her life at the hands of the polic…
081724 Way Black History Fact - Celia Cruz...the New Face of the Quarter
Our Way Black History Fact celebrates the life of Afro-Cuban singer Celia Cruz as she is now on the quarter and her coin is being distributed by the U.S. Mint.
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081724 How to Speak to Political Opposition Online (Part 2)
In the second part of the show, we discuss engaging with online political opposition. We finish the segment with some best practices and words of wisdom to ensure people better…
081724 The Black Women Behind Kamala Harris (Part 1)
Today we are joined by Talei Hornback and Brandy Ervin…two community activists who are also AKA Sorority members—and literally the women standing behind Kamala Harris during he…
081024 Way Black History Fact - $600 Billion Stolen from Black Americans
Our Way Black History Fact discusses the $600 billion stolen from Black Americans through bureaucracies, taxes, and land theft. For further reading check out The Black Tax: 150…
081024 The Proof of Police Corruption (Part 1)
The first part of today’s episode is about two examples of reports uncovering police misconduct, brutality, and corruption in two major cities in the U.S. The findings were unc…
081024 Staying Motivated in Your Activism (Part 2)
In the second part of the show, we discuss a meaningful way to remain encouraged, invigorated, and steadfast in your activism. We detail a recent trip to the National Urban Lea…
080324 Way Black History Fact - The 300-Year-Old Racist Plant Names
Our Way Black History Fact highlights the racist names of some plants that date back nearly 300 years—and what is being done about it!
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080324 The Right’s Attacks on Kamala Harris (Part 1)
The first part of today’s episode sees us discussing some of the major anti-Harris talking points on the political right. We address the unfounded, unkind, and intentionally ob…