Civic Cipher

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021123 A Discussion of Standpoint Theory (Part 2) Feb 11, 2023

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In the second half of the show, we discuss a mental framework known as Standpoint Theory. This theory suggests that we understand that we can only thoroughly articulate the perspectives we have witnessed firsthand. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to the first Rosa Parks…named Elizabeth Jennings Graham.

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020423 It’s Not Black and White…it’s Blue! A Real Story of How The Police Treat Us. (Part 1) Feb 04, 2023

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In the first half of today’s show, we tell a foundational story of how we were pulled over in 2020 in Mississippi, harassed, profiled, and humiliated by law enforcement only to be released after no usable evidence was able to be procured and used against us.

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020423 It’s Not Black and White…it’s Blue! A Real Story of How The Police Treat Us. (Part 2) Feb 04, 2023

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In the second half of the show, we finish the story of us getting pulled over and draw some parallels to a significant amount of police interactions with Black and Brown people. We make a case that the system in place benefits White people in society more than everyone else and often comes at the expense of those of us who are non-White.

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012823 Florida Says Black History Lacks Educational Value (Part 2) Jan 28, 2023

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In the second half of the show, we discuss the response from the Florida Board of Education / Ron DeSantis after examining a potential AP course on Black history in the United States. Their response stating that the course “lacks educational value” provoked a strong reaction from Black people, educators, and us too.

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012823 How Do We Reform These Police? (Part 1) Jan 28, 2023

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In the first half of today’s show, we look at some recent instances of police violence and try to identify how ‘reform’ never seems to work. One instance of an officer punching a Black woman in the face at a McDonalds, and another where 5 Black officers needlessly ended the life of a young Black man gives us a framework to ask this critically important question.

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012123 The Tasing Death of BLM Founder's Cousin Keenan Anderson Jan 21, 2023

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In the second half of the show, we discuss the viral interaction of police and Keenan Anderson which led to his death. We describe the video, the triggers, and naturally, the aftermath. We also spend some time reviewing one of Dr. Martin Luther King's letters and charge everyone with doing more research into the great reverend.

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012123 The Conservative Rebranding of Dr. MLK Jr. Jan 21, 2023

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Today we look back on last week's holiday for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and cite several examples of conservative hypocrisy. Many on the right use bits and pieces of Dr. King's legacy and quotes to gain clout and give the appearance of brother/sisterhood when, in fact their policies stand in direct contrast to what Dr. King stood for.

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011423 What is Code-Switching? (Part 2) Jan 14, 2023

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The second half we discuss code-switching or ‘talking White” as well as why Black people will sometimes switch up their dialect, cadence, tone, and even posture when interacting with White people or people in positions of authority. We give insight into this phenomenon and why it’s necessary for Black people to essentially be bilingual in America.

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011423 What Intelligence Tests Say About Race (Part 1) Jan 14, 2023

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Today’s episode we discuss the bias that is found in some far-right conservative circles and pockets of the internet that suggest that White people are intellectually superior to Black people. We examine the origins of this myth, explain how dangerous and divisive it can be, and remind you to look beyond the numbers published in reports.

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010423 Why Certain Foods are Associated with Racism (Part 1) Jan 07, 2023

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Today’s episode we discuss the history of certain foods that have been negatively associated with Black people and the impact that it can have. We share some personal stories and provide some historical context and examples to flesh out the roots of this form of ignorance.

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