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Civic Cipher 112021 Are Dogs Better Protected by Law than Black People? (Part A) Nov 20, 2021

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The first half of today’s show we discuss an incident where an officer shot some dogs and (because of a court order) was subsequently unable to hide behind Qualified Immunity. Naturally we make comparisons to Black and Brown people who are seldom afforded such consideration. We also take a moment to give Erin Jackson who took first place in the women’s 500m speed skating race her flowers.

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Civic Cipher 112021 Is Support for BLM Waning? (Part B) Nov 20, 2021

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In the second half of the show, we revisit a story about some recent guests (Sarra, Mimi, and Mastaani) and their current standing with ASU. We also discuss the eroding support for the BLM movement and what it means to really keep that energy. Alexandre Dumas is the person we highlight for our Way Black History Fact considering that while he is well known for his works such as The Three Musketeers, and The Count of Monte Cristo, it is a lesser known fact that he was Black.

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Civic Cipher 111321 The Racist Watermelon Stereotype (Part A) Nov 13, 2021

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In the first half of today's show, we discuss some foods typically associated with Black Americans--specifically watermelon. There is a sad and well-documented history of prejudice and anti-Black sentiment associated with the food that still finds its way into Black life today. We share some examples of this in hopes of preventing some social faux pas!

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Civic Cipher 111321 Will Banning Traffic Stops Work? (Part B) Nov 13, 2021

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Philadelphia passed a bill banning minor traffic stops and we examine the optics and potential outcomes of dialing back what has historically been categorized as harassment against Black and Brown communities. Our Way Black History Fact focuses on the first systematic attempt to provide a form of reparations to newly-freed slaves--40 Acres and a Mule.

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Civic Cipher 110621 Is Church Racist? (Part B) Nov 06, 2021

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In the second half of this week's show, we talk about the significant divide that exists where theoretically none should. We discuss the history of the Black church and the historical desire of some White churches to remain segregated in the Lord's house. Our Way Black History Fact we discuss the first African American female pilot Bessie Coleman and her inspiring story!

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Civic Cipher 110621 The Remaining Black Vaccination Holdouts (Part A) Nov 06, 2021

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In the first installment of this week's episode, we take some Ebony Excellence time to honor Maya Angelou and several other influential women who will be appearing on the Quarter starting next year. We then take some time to discuss how some Black people are still hesitant to get vaccinated, how the overall numbers for Black people getting vaccinated have improved, and how some folks are still victims of their own "research."

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Civic Cipher 103021 Leezah Sun on AAPI Race Relations Oct 30, 2021

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Today's episode is about race relations--specifically between Asian Americans and African Americans. Our guest, Leezah Sun is a politician of Chinese descent who is passionate about building stronger community ties between these groups. In our discussions, we broach the subject of the Model Minority Myth, factors that contributed to the degradation of these two communities, and things we can all do regardless of race that will ultimately support and empower our AAPI brothers and sisters. Our Way Black History Fact is the story of Yuri Kochiyama, the activist that was photographed cradling the head of Malcolm X immediately after he was shot. Our Ebony Excellence goes out to Michael LaFitte who started a program called Dads on Duty to help secure a safe educational environment for Louisiana school children.

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Civic Cipher 102321 Dr. Camilla Westenberg on Critical Race Theory Oct 23, 2021

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In today's episode, we are joined by former educator Dr. Camilla Westenberg whose claim to fame is being the first person to create an accredited Hip Hop literature class at the community college level. With so much being said about Critical Race Theory being taught in schools, it felt right to have a decades-long educator with us for this deep dive into CRT. We discuss exactly what it is, the concerns surrounding it, and what difference it could make in the lives of our students.

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Civic Cipher 101621 Queen YoNasDa Oct 16, 2021

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Our guest today is Queen YoNasDa LoneWolf..national activist, author, and community organizer! In today's conversation, we discuss the Indigenous Peoples Movement, her activism with respect to offsetting voter suppression initiatives that disenfranchise indigenous communities, as well as the high numbers missing native women. We also take the time to give proper context for the establishment of Indigenous People's Day during our Way Black History Fact. Before ending the program, she leaves us with plenty of ways we all can B.A.B.A. for our indigenous brothers and sisters in this land!

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Civic Cipher 100921 Ramses Ja & Q Ward Oct 06, 2021

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Today we discussed the oft-practiced "ready-fire-aim" approach used by police. We examine what it means to be a public servant/peace officer, and how when officers fall short of this, people sometimes pay with their lives. The example we use in today's episode is from Idaho Springs, CO where a deaf man Brady Mistic was beaten, arrested, and imprisoned by officers for not complying with orders (again, he is deaf). We also ask the question "How young should a child be before they are taught about race?' We revisit Critical Race Theory and its merits. Our Way Black History Fact is about some of the ways that prisoners were used for profit throughout the history of the United States. Our Ebony Excellence segment is dedicated to NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace.

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