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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 o ...
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What’s Going On in the Mind of a Black Conservative / Things You Naysayers Need to Know Before You Vote
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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 provides cover for White supremacist values and ideals, as well as provide a degree of deniability for folks who are hard-pressed to challenge their own biase…
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Way Black History Fact - Donald Trump's History of Racism
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights some of the many claims of racism directed toward Donald Trump over the years. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopw…
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082124 The Police Killing of Victoria Lee (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. 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 police. We examine the broken system that claimed the life of another person who could have been saved. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @C…
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082424 How Does Voter Suppression Look? (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. 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, Qasim Rashid to help us make the point that voting is sacred, and there are lots of folks who would rather we didn’t exercise our right so they can more …
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081724 Way Black History Fact - Celia Cruz...the New Face of the Quarter
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Send us a Text Message. 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. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThre…
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081724 How to Speak to Political Opposition Online (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. 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 understand the state of play when it comes to online disagreements and discussions. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @ia…
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081724 The Black Women Behind Kamala Harris (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. 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 her viral campaign rally stop in Glendale, AZ. We take the first part of the show to discuss the importance of Harris’ campaign to Black women, as well …
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081024 Way Black History Fact - $600 Billion Stolen from Black Americans
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Conside…
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081024 Staying Motivated in Your Activism (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. 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 League Conference and how energizing it was for us to be around like-minded people for a while. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCi…
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081024 The Proof of Police Corruption (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. 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 uncovered by the United Nations, and the U.S. Justice Department. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consi…
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080324 Way Black History Fact - The 300-Year-Old Racist Plant Names
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Send us a Text Message. 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! Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Ma…
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080324 The Black Attack on Kamala Harris (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss how some Black content creators are on the attack when discussing Kamala Harris. We examine her record through the lens of Black Americans to determine if any of the negative things circling her campaign are well-founded. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher…
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080324 The Right’s Attacks on Kamala Harris (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. 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 obtuse takes and positions that have been circling and provide context or debunk them entirely. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicC…
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072724 Way Black History Fact - The Port Chicago 50
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights exoneration of 256 Black sailors who were unjustly court martialed after refusing to work in dangerous conditions, as well as the Port Chicago 50 who were originally imprisoned for their defiance. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Considera…
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072724 - President Kamala Harris (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss last weekend’s announcement from Joe Biden and the subsequent endorsement of Kamala Harris as she campaigns for the presidency of the United States of America. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provid…
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072724 The Police Shooting of Sonya Massey (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode has us discussing the final moments of Sonya Massey’s life. She called the police to investigate a suspected prowler at her home and the officers came into her house and shot her in the face. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for …
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072024 Way Black History Fact - The Black Panther Party's 10-Point Program
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense’s 10-Point Program written by founders Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip H…
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072024 What Does it Mean to be Blinded by Privilege? (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss what it means to be blinded by privilege. We use an example of Lauren Boebert calling White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre a ‘DEI-hire’ to illustrate this phenomenon. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today'…
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072024 Why Do Black Kids Sit Together at Lunch? (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode concerns differentiating between ‘race’ and ‘culture’ to understand why certain groups tend to congregate and socialize. While race and culture follow similar lines, race is something you are born with and culture is something you learn. In familiarizing yourself with a culture, you may feel…
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070624 Way Black History Fact - The First Black Supreme Court Justice
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights a Supreme Court justice we can all be proud of…Thurgood Marshall. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com The…
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070624 Trump, Biden, and the Supreme Court (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss the state of politics since our last discussion. We touch on Donald Trump, Joe Biden, their debate, and the Supreme Court and how their recent decisions are reshaping the country in a manner that is consistent with White supremacist values. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Foll…
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070624 Muslim Women’s Hijabs Being Torn Off by Police (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode has us talking about the anti-Muslim violence being endured by our sisters from the Islamic faith. Hijabs are being torn off by police in protests around the country, and we take a moment to explain how degrading and hurtful this action is, and why you should help protect these individuals. …
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062924 Way Black History Fact - Black Tech Giants
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights some of the names in the tech space we should have learned in school alongside their non-Black counterparts. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip H…
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062924 Isaac Hayes III on The Evolution of Activism in Social Media, Black Ownership, and the Merits of Fanbase (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss the merits of Black ownership, opportunities that exist in the tech space, and what the future holds for content creators and online activists. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Thr…
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Isaac Hayes III on The Evolution of Activism in Social Media, Black Ownership, and the Merits of Fanbase (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode has us talking with Isaac Hayes III about his social media app Fanbase. We discuss the merits of an alternative approach to social media for folks who use it for activism, the benefits of having safe spaces for shared dialogues, and how algorithms influence content and online behavior. Suppo…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights the life of the baseball legend Willie Mays Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com The Black Information Net…
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062224 Denise Resnik on the Intersection of Autism and Blackness (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we give a bit more time to Denise Resnik as she explains the cracks in society that neurodivergent individuals can fall into. We discuss interactions from police, housing issues, and economic opportunities and how challenging these can be for those with autism, as well as how problematic it ca…
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062224 Denise Resnik on the Intersection of Autism and Blackness (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode has us talking with Denise Resnik, the founder and president/CEO of First Place…an enterprise dedicated to helping those with autism transition into a routine-based adult life. As a result of her experience in this field, she is able to have an in-depth conversation about not just the effect…
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights the history of Juneteenth as told by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly M…
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061524 How to Celebrate Juneteenth (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we give a bit of context for Juneteenth and then discuss how to go about celebrating it respectfully. We provide some encouragement for those wanting to partake in the national holiday along with us! Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideratio…
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061524 The Attack on Political Correctness became the Attack on Woke (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. The first part of today’s episode sees us discussing the history of successful attacks on concepts based in human decency that have been rebranded by the Right as “radical.” We discuss the history of the attack on ‘political correctness’ and the parallels of the attacks on the term ‘woke.’ Support the Show. www.civiccipher.c…
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060824 Way Black History Fact - Mary McLeod Bethune
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact highlights one of the most powerful and influential women in the history of this country—Mary McLeod Bethune Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly M…
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060824 Vu Le on Why We Should Think About Non-Profits Differently ft. Leanna Taylor (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, discuss the impact of the war in Palestine, and its effect on things stateside. We also discuss reparations, the landback movement, and actions that individuals can take to support non-profits in their communities. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramses…
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060824 Vu Le on Why We Should Think About Non-Profits Differently ft. Leanna Taylor (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. Today Leanna Taylor joins us as a guest host as we interview the one and only Vu Le to discuss the many challenges faced by non-profit organizations. In the first part of this episode, we discuss community-centric fundraising, progressive vs. conservative funders, and some of the challenges that organizations face in securin…
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060124 Way Black History Fact - How 'In Living Color' Changed the Super Bowl
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact is covers how the 90s Black sketch-comedy show In Living Color changed the Super Bowl Halftime Show and turned it into the spectacle that we know it to be today. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major T…
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060124 The Difference Between Republicans and Conservatives (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we try and outline the differences between not only Republicans and Democrats, but between Republicans and conservatives as well. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorTh…
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060124 Are Black People a Monolith? (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. For the first part of today’s show, we talk about whether or not Black people are a monolith, and whether or not Black people should be during this election cycle. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.Major…
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052524 Way Black History Fact - The Youngest Person Ever Executed in PA
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to Alexander McClay Williams…the youngest person to ever be executed by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Ho…
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052524 Why Do Black People Want More Police? (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss an article that highlights Black people’s support of increasing or maintaining police presence despite having a strained relationship with law enforcement. We give our thoughts as to why this is happening. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @rams…
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052524 The Inauthenticity of Celebrity Presidential Endorsements (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. For the first part of today’s show, we discuss presidential endorsements from celebrities and how disconnected they can be from everyday folks. We discuss how historically this has been associated with more liberal candidates, and how publicly suggesting they will withhold their votes may have negative implications for their…
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051824 Way Black History Fact - The First Open Heart Surgery
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to Dr. Daniel Hale Williams…the first person to perform a successful open heart surgery. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Magazine…
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051824 What Makes Police Problems Systemic Problems? (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss ways that police problems are systemic problems rather than individual ‘bad apple’ problems. We discuss a story from Los Angeles where 66 officers were placed on leave to make the point. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration …
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051824 How Can There Be Good People on Both Sides? (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. For the first part of today’s show, we read a letter from a listener asking how we could suggest that there are good people on both sides of a given issue. The listener compares this statement to one made by Donald Trump and suggests that either we are both right or both wrong. We respond. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.c…
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051124 Way Black History Fact - The First Black Woman in Space
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to the first Black woman in space, Dr. Mae Johnson. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com The Black Infor…
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051124 Working with Folks with Opposing Views (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we continue with today's theme, and discuss what it’s like to work with folks with opposing views. In this segment, we share some best practices we have learned along the way in hopes you will find some value in our experiences. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @ia…
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051124 How to Talk to Someone with a Different Opinion (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. For the first part of today’s show, we discuss ways to meaningfully engage with folks who have opposing political views. We share stories of how this looks in the real world, and how to adopt these procedures in your own story. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration fo…
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050424 Way Black History Fact - Black U.S. Concentration Camps
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact comes from our comrade @chrisdier3 discussing the US Concentration Camps in the 1920s and another way the Government violated their agreements with Black Americans. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Majo…
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050424 The Arizona Abortion Ban and the YWCA (Part 2)
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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we discuss how women’s bodies are legislated (and to what end), the connection between women’s rights and racial and economic justice, and how the next presidential election will shape the future for women. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consi…
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050424 The Arizona Abortion Ban and the YWCA (Part 1)
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Send us a Text Message. Today we are joined by Angela Salazar – Equity Programs Director and Marta Werbanowska Marketing and Brand Manager from the YWCA Arizona Chapter discussing various causes the organization is championing as well as some areas of concern. In the first part of the program, we discuss the total abortion ban that was passed in Ar…
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042724 Way Black History Fact - John Young and Buffalo Wild Wings
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Send us a Text Message. Our Way Black History Fact details the history of John Young and Buffalo Wild Wings. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com The Black Information …
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