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”
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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”
Happy Holidays from the Reeders Block
Happy holidays and happy New Year to you and your family. I hope 2023 has been everything you wanted, and I wish you continued prosperity in 2024. May your dreams and aspirations come true.
4 Reasons We Should Free Trees
When you saw the title of this article, you undoubtedly thought, “Mmm. Trees are already free”, but you curiously clicked anyway. Every day, you walk down a treelined street that enhances the reds and blues of the houses behind. Those trees, most encased in concrete to keep from piercing pipes, are not free. Trees areContinueContinue reading “4 Reasons We Should Free Trees”
Happy Holiday from the Reeder’s Block
Happy holiday from the Reeders Block.
What is the Internet Apocalypse?
Image from EconomicTimes.com . What is the “Internet Apocalypse”? And how could it affect the daily lives of you and your loved ones? The Internet Apocalypse is a solar event that is being predicted by scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. If scientists are right, when the Sun reaches the peak of its 11-year cycle, knownContinueContinue reading “What is the Internet Apocalypse?”
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