It's Not Black and White. It's Blue! A Real Story of Being Treated Unfairly by Police

In the wake of Tyre Nichols' death at the hands of police, Ramses Ja and Q Ward tell a story of how they were pulled over in 2020 in Mississippi. They were harassed, profiled, and humiliated by law enforcement only to be released after no usable evidence was able to be procured and used against them.

Ramses and Q share the fear they felt, and the surprise of their treatment by a black officer. They give analysis on the system that creates experiences like theirs. 

Sprouts is a weekly program produced in collaboration with community radio stations and independent producers bringing featuring radio production of national interest. The program is coordinated and distributed by Pacifica Radio.

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

Credits: Produced by Ramses Ja and Q Ward of Civic Cipher.

Editing assistance by Stephanie Schubert. Sprouts theme music, Torpedoes on Tuesday, by Poison Control Center.