Author Archives: J Reed

Dad Arrested After Allegedly Killing Rapist Former Police Chief

Police arrest a father after he allegedly killed a police chief who was his daughter’s kidnapper.

Look Up. It’s Beautiful.

Last night, I took a walk to a local store, and on my way back, I happened to look up. It was a sight to see, full of flickering circles. It wasn’t like the glowing dots appeared in the sky overnight (though they did sort of). They’ve always been there. The difference is, this time,ContinueContinue reading “Look Up. It’s Beautiful.”

Woman Suffering Mental Health Crisis Killed by Police

Photo of Victoria Lee, 25, from fox5ny.com Victoria Lee, 25, was shot to death by Fort Lee, New Jersey, police after her brother called 911 because she was having a mental health crisis. The police showed up, engaged with Victoria’s brother before pulling him out of the apartment. Inside, Victoria stayed with her mother andContinueContinue reading “Woman Suffering Mental Health Crisis Killed by Police”

Is Kamala Harris Conveniently Black?

VP Kamala Harris As the media cheers VP Kamala Harris on as potentially being the first Black female president, many African American voters are unconvinced; they see her Blackness not as an integral part of her identity but a convenient cloak thrown on to get Black votes amid an election season. Why are so manyContinueContinue reading “Is Kamala Harris Conveniently Black?”

Never Use Irrelevant Keywords in Your Amazon Ads Campaign

Photo from Saved by Design. When you become a seller on Amazon, the first thing you learn is the importance of adding keywords to your marketing campaigns on Amazon. The sense of urgency might have convinced you to create a list of keywords long as a scroll. However, if you want to make a profitContinueContinue reading “Never Use Irrelevant Keywords in Your Amazon Ads Campaign”

Did American Actor Alec Baldwin Get Away with Murder

Image of Actor Alec Baldwin from CNN.com Charges have officially been dropped against actor Alec Baldwin the American actor after he fatally shot the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on-set of the film Rust. Now, everyone is asking, Did Alec Baldwin Get Away with Murder? What Happened During the shooting of film Rust in Bonanza City, New Mexico, on October 21, 2021,ContinueContinue reading “Did American Actor Alec Baldwin Get Away with Murder”

Manslaughter Charges Against Alec Baldwin Dropped

Charges have officially been dropped against actor Alec Baldwin, after he fatally shot the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on-set of the film Rust. Check back later tonight on TheReedersBlock.Com for the article “Did Alec Baldwin Get Away with Murder?” Thanks for reading. Subscribe to The Reeders Block to keep up with new article and book releases.

A Happier Juneteenth

On this very special day of Juneteenth, 2024, we remember the sacrifices Black people have made and continue to make in our effort for freedom and equality. Although this nation celebrates its freedom as July 4, 1776, we celebrate ours as June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas were finally notified of theirContinueContinue reading “A Happier Juneteenth”

Happy Father’s Day: The Most Important Job in the World

Photo from FreePik.com Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers. The amount of time you put in working to provide for your kids, supporting them emotionally and being there makes you an integral part of not just your kids’ lives but of society. You have the most important job in the world. On this day,ContinueContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day: The Most Important Job in the World”

Get My Newest Book

My book Exposed in ChiRaq was released today and is live on Amazon right now. So, get your copy. Here’s a short overview of the plot: In the 1990s, after graduating college and being unable to find a job, Donnie Johnson moves back into Chicago’s Robert Taylor Projects with his mother. After witnessing a murderContinueContinue reading “Get My Newest Book”

The IRS is Profiling People of Color Using Identity Verification

The IRS is Profiling Using Identity Verification This article is about how the IRS identity verification process unfairly targets people of color. For instructions on responding to a request by the IRS to verify your identity, you can skip to the end of this. The IRS has adopted some policies such as the PATH (ProtectingContinueContinue reading “The IRS is Profiling People of Color Using Identity Verification”

Unselfish: Why You Should Put You Before Family, Friends and Other Loved Ones

Image from Stanford Social Innovation Review. Every so often, your phone chimes with a message from a friend requesting a ride or a family who needs money until payday or somebody in need of something. You’re in bed eyes half open or at work stressing over a deadline on a project you don’t nearly understandContinueContinue reading “Unselfish: Why You Should Put You Before Family, Friends and Other Loved Ones”

Eminem, Benzino and That One Racist Eminem Song from 1988

Former Magazine Owner Benzino Left/Best-Selling Rapper Eminem Right. Photo from XXL. Recently, the 2002/2003 beef between legendary rapper Eminem and Benzino reignited. With it came the re-sparking of emotions related to a song called “Foolish Pride” by Eminem in which he disparages Black women. Some have said this is where the beef between Eminem andContinueContinue reading “Eminem, Benzino and That One Racist Eminem Song from 1988”

4 Reasons We Should Free Trees

The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohllben. Much of the information in this article is based on research from this amazing book. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Subscribe and share. When you saw the title of this article, you undoubtedly thought, “Mmm. Trees areContinueContinue reading “4 Reasons We Should Free Trees”

Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears: Comedians or Pedophiles?

Left to Right: Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears. Photo from CNN. Recently, news broke that Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears are being sued for child abuse. A 22-year-old woman accuses Tiffany and Aries of manipulating her and her now 15-year-old brother into filming sexually explicit child pornography skits for Funny or Die. The accuserContinueContinue reading “Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears: Comedians or Pedophiles?”

Joe Rogan May Be Cancelled by Spotify

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Fresh and Fit Podcast: Disrespectful to Black Women

Fresh and Fit podcast hosts Myron Gaines (left) and Fresh (right). Photo from http://www.TheShadeRoom.com . Jermaine Reed, MFA is a college professor and writer from Chicago, who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notifications on new blog posts, writing advice and free books. Get hisContinueContinue reading “Fresh and Fit Podcast: Disrespectful to Black Women”

2021 in Review: Formula for Success

Hip-Hop Mogul and Entrepreneur Jay-Z pops a bottle of champagne. Image from http://www.Google.com In quiet moments of self-reflection, I have continuously examined who I am and who I want to become. To say this year has been a complete success would be untrue. Yet I have experienced more professional success this year alone than IContinueContinue reading “2021 in Review: Formula for Success”

Jury awards $26 million in Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally civil case