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.
In the second half of the show, we discuss a traffic stop that resulted in the death of an elderly church deacon at the hands of a Black officer. We discuss how White supremacist institutions can often have a Black face, and how police often criminalize Blackness.
Our Way Black History Fact uncovers the racist origins of the famous holiday song ‘Jingle Bells.’
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Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward. This show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage directly with their communities as well as the general population. Self-determination is critical to securing a future free of oppressive systems, and Civic Cipher exists to facilitate discussions toward this end. Furthermore, Civic Cipher seeks to inform non-POC allies who may not be privy to these types of discussions and optics. Finally, Civic Cipher seeks to provide long-form conversations in spaces where there is often a lack of significant resources, potent dialogue, or the necessary engagement for facilitating a healthy and productive civil discourse.