Send us a Text Message. Today's episode begins with us discussing the death of Ronald Greene—the 49-year old who was killed by police 3 years ago. We discuss the delay in releasing the footage and the further delay in having charges filed. We also break down his arrest and the brutality of the officers involved. 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 Week...
Dec 24, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. The second half of the program deals with the weaponization of police, how the presence of officers affects non-criminal issues, and how Black women often suffer the most under the current law enforcement system. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to Lunsford Richardson…the pharmacist behind Vicks Vaporub. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorT...
Dec 24, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. Today's episode begins with us going through the many things that have made headlines in the past year regarding the former president and how none of it seems to significantly quell the enthusiasm behind his movement. While we appreciate that some right-wing leaders have finally decided to acknowledge his toxicity, it is simply too little and too late. Furthermore, it seems to have had no impact on his actual voting base. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @...
Dec 10, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. The second half of the program deals with one elected official's plan to remove American History (rebranded as CRT by conservatives) from classrooms. We discuss his (Tom Horne) delusions and fears with respect to the traditional teaching of American history and give insight into how one might approach an individual who feels this way. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Thr...
Dec 10, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. The second half of the show is dedicated to discussing mental health and more specifically, forgiveness. We use the recent interview Will Smith had with Trevor Noah to approach the subject of conflict resolution and identify the value in seeking and granting forgiveness. 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.hi...
Dec 03, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. Today's episode starts off with our discussion on Black White supremacists. There are folks who are Black who go well beyond the conservative label...and they can be dangerous and confusing to the masses. We discuss some of the more prominent names and identify common characteristics with this type of individual. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.Majo...
Dec 03, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. Today's episode is a Way Black History Episode...lol! We discuss the uniqueness of American slavery and contrast it with slavery around the world. This conversation allows us to more directly deal with the implications and legacy of slavery in the United States. Consideration for today's show was provided by Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com, and Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward ...
Nov 26, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. We spend the second half of the show familiarizing you with some key takeaways from the Willie Lynch letter which we often refer to on the show. This gives insight into the ripple effects of the chattel slavery system from the United States. Consideration for today's show was provided by Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com, and Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Considerati...
Nov 26, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. On today's show, we talk about the viral video of a Black man named Jarrett Hobbs being beaten in a jail cell. We break down the facts surrounding the police violence as we know them so far, and try to provide a glimpse into how the criminal justice system interacts with Black bodies. 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...
Nov 19, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we talk about our current political climate after the midterm elections. We discuss the divide we are witnessing in this country and offer some ideas on what to do about it. Consideration for today's show was provided by Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com, and Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by:...
Nov 19, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. On today's show, we adopt a slightly different format. We share the audio from an interview with LA's Big Boy...for those who have noticed, we had a busy couple of weeks. It all started with this conversation and we hope you enjoy it and gain some additional insight into who we are and what we are trying to do with this platform! Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads ...
Nov 12, 2022•23 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we talk about social media and Black culture with Fanbase creator Isaac Hayes III. This conversation gives insight into why control of our narratives is so important and what options we have for owning our platforms. 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 Blac...
Nov 12, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. On today's show, we are joined by Dr. Camilla Westenberg on behalf of the NAACP discussing midterm elections, their importance, and what outcomes they shape. She shares a story of the importance of voting according to her elders, and also discusses what is at stake for this midterm election. 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 W...
Oct 29, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we discuss voter suppression initiatives across the country. We discuss ways to identify and combat these actions that seek to weaken the voting power of the historically disenfranchised. Consideration for today's show was provided by Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com, and Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show wa...
Oct 29, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. On today's show, we spend the first half discussing a distressing and upsetting example of the consequences of failing to listen to Black women. We turn to a friend of the show and another Black media outlet called The Kansas City Defender for the story they broke nationally regarding missing Black women. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads...
Oct 22, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we discuss the city council meeting in Los Angeles that turned racist seeing Hispanic officials laughing and making racist remarks toward Black people and the Black community. Consideration for today's show was provided by Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com, and Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided b...
Oct 22, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. On today's show, we spend the first half discussing a couple of recent high-profile police shootings where the victim was White and not guilty of any crime. Erik Cantu was shot while eating in his car and Christian Glass was shot after calling police to help him get his vehicle out of a ditch. 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...
Oct 15, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we discuss the police department in Kansas city and some of the corrupt things that have caused them to make the news under different headlines in recent months. Consideration for today's show was provided by Major Threads menswear www.MajorThreads.com, and Hip Hop Weekly Magazine www.hiphopweekly.com Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by: Major Threa...
Oct 15, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we discuss some of Harry Curtin's policies and ideas that will work in Phoenix and around the country. We provide an important examination of policing and what the future of policing might look like. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to Benjamin Banneker. Our Ebony Excellence is dedicated to Irin Daniels who directed the film The Unhitch King in theaters now. Consideration for today's show was provided by Let's Keep Growing haircare p...
Oct 08, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. On today's show, we are joined by city council candidate for Phoenix's district 6 Harry Curtin. We spend the first half of the show discussing the importance of local government and citizen engagement. We also examine the scope of work at different levels of local government. 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 w...
Oct 08, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we discuss Bill Maher's incomplete view of American slavery and the legacy of the institution. Our Way Black History Fact covers the Reverse Freedom Riders. 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 Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com Support ...
Sep 24, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we discuss the political stunt performed by Ron DeSantis where he deceived a group of migrants into relocating to Martha's Vineyard by promising jobs and support that didn't exist. 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 Network Daily Po...
Sep 24, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second half of the show, we have a necessary conversation about the death of PnB Rock and other rappers whose deaths are usually high profile and involve guns. We take the time to break down the circumstances that lead to deaths like these. 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...
Sep 17, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we discuss the trailer for Disney's Little Mermaid and the backlash it has received since the reveal that Ariel is played by Black actress Halle Bailey. We also look into the backlash received by shows like House of Dragons and Rings of Power where Black actors have found their way into these fantasy lands. Support the Show. www.civiccipher.com Follow us: @CivicCipher @iamqward @ramsesja Consideration for today's show was provided by:...
Sep 17, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we talk about our positioner "Broadcasting the Balance. Defending the Discourse." We also discuss a few more positive stories that we have seen in the past two years of being on the air! 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 Network Daily Po...
Sep 10, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we discuss a bit more about our origins. We also share some stories that have some positive outcomes that we have been able to witness since our show started! 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 Network Daily Podcast www.binnews.com ...
Sep 10, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we cover a story of a 12-year old boy who was a victim of police violence in New Orleans. We then bring attention to how the aggressive tactics of police are often only pointed at Black people and the implications of these actions. 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.hiphopweek...
Sep 03, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, discuss environmental racism and cite examples from recent stories in the United States. We spend a good amount of time discussing the recent example that has left Jackson, Mississippi without water indefinitely. 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 Bl...
Sep 03, 2022•25 min
Send us a Text Message. In the second part of the show, we explain how we--as a show and as a community--process the trauma that we see in the media against Black and Brown bodies. We discuss how it feels to be a second-class citizen in this country. Our Way Black History Fact tells the origin story of R&B music. 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...
Aug 27, 2022•34 min
Send us a Text Message. In the first half of today's episode, we go over some of the major news stories of the week and give some insight and context to the headlines you may have seen. We break down some of the more troubling events and provide a reaction to the stories. 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 Blac...
Aug 27, 2022•25 min
