Author Archives: The Reeders Block

Cooking with Kya’s 1 Million Followers and the Entire Internet of Men who Love Her

Photo featuring Kya Renee, khiyah.reneeee , host of virally successful TikTok show Cooking with Kya. This article is about Kya’s cooking show. Cooking with Kya which is Kya’s cooking show is a viral TikTok cooking show hosted by Kya Renee, a dazzling 23-year-old home chef on the rise. As with all climbs to the top,ContinueContinue reading “Cooking with Kya’s 1 Million Followers and the Entire Internet of Men who Love Her”

2025 ReedersBlock Book Releases (And They’re Good)

Man of Influence: In 2025, we don’t apologize for being men. This is what Man of Influence: Instructions on Leveraging Your Masculinity to Get What You Want is about. It seems that the media, courts and society punish men just for being men. Being a man is hard until you fully embrace your masculinity andContinueContinue reading “2025 ReedersBlock Book Releases (And They’re Good)”

The Calming Yet Entertaining Book of Poetry We’ve All Been Needing

The above is a tentative book cover for the 2025 release of “Love You” Doesn’t Count, a book of poetry by Jermaine Reed, MFA. With everything that’s happened in 2024, we need a calming yet insightful and entertaining book of poetry. That’s where “Love You” comes in. In 2025, “Love You” Doesn’t Count, a much-demandedContinueContinue reading “The Calming Yet Entertaining Book of Poetry We’ve All Been Needing”

How Ai Has Disrupted the Literacy and Critical Thinking Abilities of First-Year College Students

Photo from FreePik.com. 2024 has been an eventful year, from having my car tire disconnect from the joint in a McDonald’s drive thru to ending the school semester having created more great writers through my English-101 course. Although this has been an eventful year, it has also been an insightful one. Never have I beenContinueContinue reading “How Ai Has Disrupted the Literacy and Critical Thinking Abilities of First-Year College Students”

Thank You, Joe Biden, for Pardoning Your Son: Now, Do More

Photo of President Joe Biden from Bloomberg.com. I want to take this time to thank President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. Critics have called it an abuse of presidential power, morally bankrupt and simply wrong. Although it might be one or a combination of those things, it’s also reassuring to former andContinueContinue reading “Thank You, Joe Biden, for Pardoning Your Son: Now, Do More”

Are You Gay? The Weird New World of Job Applications

Screenshot of job application questionnaire. A long time ago, employers wanted to how much experience you had and what your educational background looked like, but they now want to know if you’re gay. I’m all for equity, but the asking of one’s sexuality seems to be overstepping on the employer’s behalf. The Problem I amContinueContinue reading “Are You Gay? The Weird New World of Job Applications”

Being a Man (or Boy) is F*cking Awesome: And Why Your Son Doesn’t Need Meds or an IEP

Photo from YouTube.com. Whenever I see a boy tussling with a friend or brushing off that skinned knee, I remember the times I went home bruised, bleeding and happy. In this increasingly restrictive society, boys who choose bothering a friend at their desk over sitting still and listening to a teacher drone on are disagnosedContinueContinue reading “Being a Man (or Boy) is F*cking Awesome: And Why Your Son Doesn’t Need Meds or an IEP”

VLAD TV: The Bane of Black America (Repost with Additional Indignation)

In this photo, DJ Vlad throws up “West Coast”, a symbol popular amongst rappers, though he is not a rapper and was born in Kyiv, Ukraine Updated 12/10/2024 On playgrounds across America, decades before the pandemic, one child with their hands extended would stand between two other kids and say, “If you’re bad, hit myContinueContinue reading “VLAD TV: The Bane of Black America (Repost with Additional Indignation)”

That Time I was Snubbed by a Chicago Public Schools Teacher at an Engineering Competition

Photo of a Young Black Man doing his job but being harassed as a “YN”. Photo from Dexerto.com. The other day, I was lucky enough to be a judge of an engineering competition at a college campus. This was my third one, having been invited back by the organizers of the event. There’s something powerfulContinueContinue reading “That Time I was Snubbed by a Chicago Public Schools Teacher at an Engineering Competition”

The Problem with Mothers Sexualizing Their Sons on Social Media

Screenshot from Facebook User 1 Bri. In the above post, a mother expresses to the world her raw anger over catching her son masturbating at the unacceptable hour of 1 pm. As this post shows, oversharing on social media is a problem, but mothers sexualizing their sons is an even bigger problem. It’s become borderlineContinueContinue reading “The Problem with Mothers Sexualizing Their Sons on Social Media”

Leveraging Your Masculinity to Get What You Want

This is the tentative cover of the nonfiction book Man of Influence: Instructions on Leveraging Your Masculinity to Get What You Want by Jermaine Reed, MFA. Subscribe to this site for details on the release date. In 2025, we don’t apologize just for being men. It seems that the media, courts and law enforcement punishContinueContinue reading “Leveraging Your Masculinity to Get What You Want”

4 Best Items for Men Black Friday Deals

With Black Friday upon us, prices have dropped on some of the most wanted items by men. There are generally four types of men retailers consider: The Alpha, Hunter, Businessman and Handyman. Check out the 4 best items for men and Black Friday deals below you can get online without being stampeded on in aContinueContinue reading “4 Best Items for Men Black Friday Deals”

Happy Thanksgiving, from The Reeders Block

Photo sourced from Art.com. I hope you and your family have a fun time reconnecting over dinner, games and meaningful conversation. Here’s a poem by poet Stewart Watkins for you to enjoy today. In the Kitchen Mama used to go to the center and stomp her left foot down hard on that old maple wood.ContinueContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving, from The Reeders Block”

Drake’s Lawsuit Against Spotify Proves Drake is “Not Like Us”

Photo of rapper Drake sourced from Black Enterprise on X. Drake is allegedly taking the first steps to suing Kendrick Lamar, Spotify and UMG, a distributor shared by Drake and Kendrick. Drake is accusing UMG and Spotify of using tech to popularize the song “Not Like Us”, Kendrick’s diss track aimed at Drake. The hip-hopContinueContinue reading “Drake’s Lawsuit Against Spotify Proves Drake is “Not Like Us””

The Generation of More Awards and Less Pay

Photo from iStockPhoto.com. On social media, you stop on a photo of your friend beside their company’s president as they hand your friend an award. Or you notice a thousand TikTokers leave hearts for the video of a woman being given a medal at work. But none of these accolades come with higher pay. ItContinueContinue reading “The Generation of More Awards and Less Pay”

The Problem with Kendrick Lamar and His Need of Validation

Photo of Rapper Kendrick Lamar from ShiestyPlug.com. Kendrick Lamar has broken records in hip-hop and gotten more awards than most, but a recurring theme of his is based on whining about not being congratulated by certain people. His need for validation speaks loudly of a deeper issue Kendrick Lamar suffers from which is untamed ego.ContinueContinue reading “The Problem with Kendrick Lamar and His Need of Validation”

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The 3 Reasons Why You Need a Cover Letter and How It Gets You Interviewed

Photo from iStock.com. You’ve probably applied to a dozen jobs, and you’re probably asking yourself why you haven’t gotten at interview yet. Don’t give up. Here’s the secret. Even though you might have an A+ résumé, you need a cover letter to match. If you’re wondering when to use a cover letter, use one wheneverContinueContinue reading “The 3 Reasons Why You Need a Cover Letter and How It Gets You Interviewed”

Police Kill Mother and Two-Month-Old Baby

Mitchell Holder and Maria Pike hold their daughter, Destinii Hope. Photo from KansasCity.com. “They shot my baby… It looked like her head exploded. Her blood splattered across my glasses… all I could do was scream.” This is how father Mitchell Holder described witnessing police shoot his two-month-old baby girl in a home in Independence, Missouri.ContinueContinue reading “Police Kill Mother and Two-Month-Old Baby”

Stop Listening to Passive Income “Gurus” on YouTube

Photo from YouTube channel Honest FBA. This is not an endorsement of Honest FBA. If you’ve ever used YouTube for more than five minutes, your attention has likely been caught by a smiling, fast-talking YouTuber who claims to be an Amazon millionaire. You’ve probably listened as they threw around various acronyms associated with apps orContinueContinue reading “Stop Listening to Passive Income “Gurus” on YouTube”

How to Write a Résumé that Gets You Interviewed (without Ai)

Photo from LinkedIn.com and career consultant Thomas Timothy Tart. Depending on the job, you might submit either a résumé or a CV, but this information applies to both. Writing your own résumé puts you in control of the information on your résumé and how it’s presented, making it stronger. Before a human lays eyes onContinueContinue reading “How to Write a Résumé that Gets You Interviewed (without Ai)”

Whatever Happened to Jay Versace, the Funny Internet Kid

Photo of former internet star Jay Versace. Photo from GlobalGrind.com. Jay Versace has millions of views and followers across social media because of his funny skits in which he sometimes plays an overly entitled, spoiled version of himself. Known for his sarcastic grin and biting comments, Jay once ruled the internet from TikTok to VineContinueContinue reading “Whatever Happened to Jay Versace, the Funny Internet Kid”

Who Voted for Trump and What His Reelection Says about Americans

Photo from MakeaMeme.org. Donald Trump’s first emergence into politics came when he famously questioned President Barack Obama’s citizenry. This vile conspiracy became known as the Birther Theory, nothing more than a baseless, racist lie used as a dog whistle to rile the foulest parts of the American psyche. This time, Trump ran on similar formsContinueContinue reading “Who Voted for Trump and What His Reelection Says about Americans”

6 Tips on Performing a Stellar Teaching Demo

Photo from HTU.edu. If you’ve ever made it past the thorough due diligence that comes with applying to be a college professor, you’ve likely done a teaching demonstration. If you did not get hired, you probably maintained your position as an adjunct or part-time educator of some sort. Although you’re likely excellent at teaching, yourContinueContinue reading “6 Tips on Performing a Stellar Teaching Demo”