Civic Cipher

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Civic Cipher 040922 No Charges Brought to Officers in Amir Locke Death (Part 1) Apr 09, 2022

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The first part of this week's show deals with the lack of charges brought against the officers responsible for killing Amir Locke. Locke was killed in a no-knock raid earlier this year, and many were hoping that his death would be answered for...we provide our reaction to his and other deaths from no-knock raids.

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Civic Cipher 040922 Black Florida Hotel Clerk Arrested After Calling Police (Part 2) Apr 09, 2022

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The second part of today's program peels back some of the layers from a viral video of a Black Ft. Lauderdale hotel clerk who called the police on one of his drunken guests...only to be arrested himself by the very police he thought would come to help. Our Way Black History Fact is about the Harlem Hellfighters...a story you don't want to miss!

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Civic Cipher 040222 A Decidedly Black Reaction to Will Smith and Chris Rock (Part 1) Apr 02, 2022

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The first half of this week's 'Entertainment Episode' is dedicated to our reactions to the assault on Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars by Will Smith. We use this segment to explain the weight this moment has on Black people which we believe to be heavier than for non-Black people.

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Civic Cipher 040222 How Viral Fight Videos Reflect on Us (Part 2) Apr 02, 2022

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The second part of today's 'Entertainment Episode' focuses on similar incidents of conflict in the Black community when it is on display for the world to see. We discuss rap beefs, viral fight videos, and even a bit more about Chris Rock and Will Smith. Our Way Black History Fact is dedicated to Hattie McDaniel...the first Black person to win an Oscar.

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Civic Cipher 032622 Driving While Black Part 1 Mar 26, 2022

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The first half of this week's show focuses on Driving While Black. We use statistics that suggest that Black motorists are more likely to get pulled over by police and exactly what that means to Black individuals as well as Black communities.

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Civic Cipher 032622 Protecting Black Hair from Discrimination Part 2 Mar 26, 2022

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The second part of the show focuses on the passing of the CROWN Act by the House of Representatives. This bill protects traditionally Black hairstyles from discrimination...we discuss how important it is and what it means to us personally.

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Civic Cipher 031922 Judge Rules Against Police and in Favor of BLM Mural Mar 19, 2022

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In today's show, we discussed a court case in California where police officers sued the city because a Black Lives Matter mural caused them "distress." We discuss the origins of the phrase "Black Lives Matter" and give credit to the judge for handing out a fair decision.

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Civic Cipher 031922 The U.S. Gun Problem Mar 19, 2022

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The second part of the show is where we discuss the idea that the only thing that can stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. We discuss the gun problem in this country and why/how we should rethink what policing means. Our Way Black History Fact discusses the Floating Freedom School from 1847.

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Civic Cipher 031222 The Emmett Till Antilynching Act of 2022 Mar 12, 2022

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The second part of the show holds the discussion surrounding the passing of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act of 2022. This is a more positive discussion and we take the time to celebrate the passing of this piece of legislation--even if it's about 100 years late! Happy Women's History Month...our Way Black History Fact highlights Mary McLeod Bethune!

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Civic Cipher 031222 Ryan Coogler Detained at Bank Mar 12, 2022

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In today's show, we start off by discussing the apprehension of Black Panther Director Ryan Coogler at the bank while attempting to withdraw cash. Him being mistaken for a criminal bank robber is something that hits home for us and it was necessary to discuss it.

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