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Welcome to CRS Radio Station - The Knowledge Station, the ultimate online destination for #CaribbeanMusic and #CaribbeanCulture. We are a live and free internet radio station that broadcasts 24/7 from around the world, featuring the best of #Reggae, #Calypso, #Samba, #Gospel, #HipHop, #Dancehall and #AfricanMusic from various #CaribbeanIslands and #CaribbeanCountries. But we are more than just music. We also offer you a variety of shows that showcase the #CaribbeanIslandCulture, such as live ...
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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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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 done since her last visit as well as get her thoughts on recent headlines. In the second part of the show, we discuss the decision-making process that we …
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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 learned along the way! In the second part of the show, we discuss the progress we’ve seen as a country over the past 4 years. Sometimes the outlook can see…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Join Ms.Simone Sobers from Winsome Wishes ABOUT | Winsomewishes (wwkids.org) and Dr.Ev Live at 8pm EST . calling to chat 661-467-2407.Help us to help them Tropical Storm Beryl struck Jamaica, leaving a lasting impact on the island. The most affected were children and schools, which faced significant challenges in the aftermath. Beryl’s heavy rains …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Today's program we will sit down with Mr Fred Plump founder of the Piper Davis baseball group,, Mr Plump has been working for over 40 years to uplift sport in the inner city of Birmingham AL. he also is and still pushing to work with the Caribbean island, listen in, and be a part of the conversation Dee Dixon, Ryan Washigton and others…
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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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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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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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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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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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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. 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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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 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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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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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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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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