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Author Archives: Jermaine Reed, MFA
Happy Labor Day: How One Bomb and One Republican in Chicago Changed Workers’ Rights Forever
Happy Labor Day, even with its complicated history. What complicated history you ask? See, during the 1880s, the number of labor protests around the country increased. Workers wanted to work less than 16 hours a day, as reported by PBS. and preferred doing so in places where they wouldn’t lose a limb or an eye.ContinueContinue reading “Happy Labor Day: How One Bomb and One Republican in Chicago Changed Workers’ Rights Forever”
Violence: America’s First and Favorite Language
COVID-19 Likely Originated in a Chinese Lab, Report Says
The Truth Be Bold Newsletter Fall 2025 Edition Debut
SUBSCRIBE to get updates on new articles and books. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. The truth is back and bolder than ever this fall with your Truth Be Bold Newsletter. Packed full of everything from true crime news to riddles and health tips, this newsletter continues toContinueContinue reading “The Truth Be Bold Newsletter Fall 2025 Edition Debut”
A Dress for Elena
by Jermaine Reed, MFA Elena’s eyes are a silent, purplish universe with flecks of gold that shimmer like distant stars. Even in this picture faded with age, her eyes whisper a solemn soliloquy she will never utter. My breath catches as I sift between the photos. Elena’s eyes stretch behind the glare of a handContinueContinue reading “A Dress for Elena”
3 Pro Tips to Create a Résumé that Gets You a Job Interview
All Things Beautiful
The Marvelous Mark
by Jermaine Reed, MFA The dash of green seems too focused and deliberate, unlike the birthmark on my face. The mark is shaped like a fallen leaf and bleeds down my throat to my collarbone. It is the distraction that disrupts my every first impression. I don’t think about it often, only when I see greenContinueContinue reading “The Marvelous Mark”
Why Quiet Determination Leads to Accomplishing Everything
“Nobody” is Just a Really Good Movie
Karen Harasses Neighbor and Child at Community Lakefront
In case you were wondering, Karens harass everyone now. Evidence of this played out on video in Putnam, IL, when a Karen demanded to see the membership wristband of another woman. A woman had been trying to enjoy a day at the community lakefront with her son, but a Karen demanded to see the woman’sContinueContinue reading “Karen Harasses Neighbor and Child at Community Lakefront”
14th Street Mercy
Dad Arrested After Allegedly Killing Rapist Former Police Chief
These Two Genius Strategies Will Stop People from Asking You for Money
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.”
4 Main Reasons to Change for No One
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”