Civic Cipher

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120223 The No-Knock Warrant at Anjanette Young’s Apartment (Part 1) Dec 02, 2023

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Today, we are joined by Dr. Camilla Westenberg. In the first part of our show, we share the story behind a viral video showing the traumatic interaction of police officers and an older Black woman after a no-knock warrant was mistakenly served at her apartment. We talk about the trauma she endured and the disrespect and abuse she was made to feel by the officers. We also discuss how events like these erode trust in police and the ripples created throughout the community.

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112523 The Intersection of Racism and Police Activity in the U.S. (Part 1) Nov 25, 2023

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In the first part of our show, we discuss recent police stories where racism directly impacted procedures and outcomes. From the racist texts from the San Jose Police, to the cover-up burial of Dexter Wade, to the second acquittal of an officer involved in the death of Elijah McClain, we ensure you know how much further we need to go to create a more equitable society for us all.

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112523 Rethinking the Carceral System (Part 2) Nov 25, 2023

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In the second half of the show, we discuss a rethink of the carceral system in the U.S. We take notes from Push Black who pose some interesting questions that we hope will enable you to perform some thought experiments on your own, and ultimately rethink our current system of criminal rehabilitation.

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112523 Way Black History Fact - Family Reunions are a Slavery-Based Tradition Nov 25, 2023

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Our Way Black History Fact uncovers the slavery-based Black roots of the concept of Family Reunions

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111823 Way Black History Fact - Barrel Laughs Roots in Slavery Nov 18, 2023

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Our Way Black History Fact covers the barrel laugh…the way slaves would hide their laughter on plantations by putting their heads into barrels.

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111823 Healing Generational Trauma with Iya Affo (Part 2) Nov 18, 2023

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In the second half of our show, we discuss the healing of generational trauma and break down the scientific terms that help make the content more approachable for every one of us.

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111823 Iya Affo and The Effects of Generational Trauma (Part 1) Nov 18, 2023

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Today we are joined by Culturalist and Historical Trauma Specialist, Iya Affo. She works as a Trauma Specialist and is a descendant of a long line of traditional healers from Benin Republic, West Africa. Leanna Taylor of the Arizona Pet Project also joins the discussion of identifying generational trauma and determining the effects.

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111123 The Algorithms that Divide Us ft. Theo E. J. Wilson (Part 1) Nov 11, 2023

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Ted X Speaker and the star of the History Channel’s “I Was There,” Theo E. J. Wilson joins us for a conversation on how algorithms are dividing us politically, decolonizing the narrative, novel forms of activism, the war taking place in Gaza, and so much more!

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111123 Way Black History Fact - The African American DNA in Sesame Street Nov 11, 2023

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Our Way Black History Fact explores the African American DNA in one of our childhood favorites—Sesame Street.

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111123 The Algorithms that Divide Us ft. Theo E. J. Wilson (Part 2) Nov 11, 2023

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