In the first half of today's episode, we expound upon the rampant mistreatment of Black women in this country. We use the case of Breonna Taylor to explain the value of Black life relative to Gabby Petito in a thought experiment that shows how White supremacist systems tend to undervalue Black women.
In the second part of the show, we discuss the importance of voting in midterm elections and uncover many hidden truths that are specific to this upcoming election. Our Way Black History Fact tells the origin story of House music and gives proper credit to its Black roots.
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About Civic Cipher
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.