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 About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago, who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors andContinueContinue reading “VLAD TV: The Bane of Black America”
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Shameless: A Liam Gallagher Story
Liam Gallagher of Shameless About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago, who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notifications on new blog posts, writingContinueContinue reading “Shameless: A Liam Gallagher Story”
Saying “No” to Family and Friends: Financial Stability
In the above photo from WordPress, two friends disagree over a loan About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago, who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s email listContinueContinue reading “Saying “No” to Family and Friends: Financial Stability”
JUST IN 04/20/2021 Case Closed: Derek Chauvin Verdict GUILTY!
Derek Chauvin. Photo by http://www.theguardian.com About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notifications on new blog posts,ContinueContinue reading “JUST IN 04/20/2021 Case Closed: Derek Chauvin Verdict GUILTY!”
Get a Career Today by Building a Ten-Minute Resumé with Keywords
In this photo from http://www.theguardian.com, an entrepreneur considers applicants. About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notificationsContinueContinue reading “Get a Career Today by Building a Ten-Minute Resumé with Keywords”
Book of Rhymes: How to Beat Internet Bullies and Trolls
In this photo from HelpGuide.com, a troubled girl reacts to a rude text message while also being isolated from the others. About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professor and writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, JermaineContinueContinue reading “Book of Rhymes: How to Beat Internet Bullies and Trolls”
Succeeding in Relationships by Burning Off Emotional Leeches
Photo by WordPress About the author: Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct college professorand writer from Chicago who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. For self-publishers, authors and other writers and Creatives, Jermaine provides proofreading on Fivver. Please join Jermaine’s email list to get notifications on new blog posts, writing advice andContinueContinue reading “Succeeding in Relationships by Burning Off Emotional Leeches”
Accepting People Who Will Never Change
Photo by Rachel Claire on Pexels.com The last time someone took something of yours without permission or mistreated you in one way or another, you forgave them. After explaining to them what they did wrong to you and listening to their half-hearted explanation, you accepted their quasi-apology and let them back into your life. YetContinueContinue reading “Accepting People Who Will Never Change”
How to Reveal Juicy Secrets about Yourself to Friends
Monday Morning Inspiration Column Photo by Pexels.com You consider yourself to be honest, trustworthy and loyal. Although you trust your best friend and love your family, there is something destroying you from the inside out, a secret yearning to be shared lest it tear you apart. The problem is, your secret can shatter your lifeContinueContinue reading “How to Reveal Juicy Secrets about Yourself to Friends”
How to Reveal Juicy Secrets about Yourself to Friends
Monday Morning Inspiration Column Photo by Pexels.com You consider yourself to be honest, trustworthy and loyal. Although you trust your best friend and love your family, there is something destroying you from the inside out, a secret yearning to be shared lest it tear you apart. The problem is, your secret can shatter your lifeContinueContinue reading “How to Reveal Juicy Secrets about Yourself to Friends”
Nobody is Better than You
Photo by Pexels.com Sometimes while on the morning train ride, you see a guy in a suit carrying a briefcase distractedly texting as the train rocks back and forth. Silently, you imagine this man is some important lawyer who lives in a million-dollar loft downtown. You look down at your poorly ironed shirt and fadedContinueContinue reading “Nobody is Better than You”
Nobody is Better than You
Photo by Pexels.com Sometimes while on the morning train ride, you see a guy in a suit carrying a briefcase distractedly texting as the train rocks back and forth. Silently, you imagine this man is some important lawyer who lives in a million-dollar loft downtown. You look down at your poorly ironed shirt and fadedContinueContinue reading “Nobody is Better than You”
Losing Your Tail: An Ode to Eeyore
Photo by Fontida Assisted Living As a child, I was always fascinated by Winnie the Pooh, but Eeyore’s constant state of depression confused me. Why was he always so sad? Like most children, I didn’t find out until much later that the cause of Eeyore’s sadness was his lost tail. The one he had wasContinueContinue reading “Losing Your Tail: An Ode to Eeyore”
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck (In 2020)
As this year comes to a close, the sci-fi horror story complete with a failing economy and killer pandemic is only getting worse. The pressures to do something, to be somebody have only multiplied. Never has it been such a great time to give a fuck less. Enter: The Subtle Art of Not Giving aContinueContinue reading “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck (In 2020)”
Black Trump Supporters Are Weird ASF
Photo by http://www.insider.com Now that the dust has settled, I can address the Johnny Come Lately Trump supporter syndrome infecting Black people across America from the elites to the not-so-elite. What started with a failed reality tv show star (Omorosa) and two unhinged Black women (Diamond and Silk), the Black Trump supporter movement has snowballedContinueContinue reading “Black Trump Supporters Are Weird ASF”
Black Lies Matter: Sheriff Darryl Daniels
“America has created a new composite Black person…in the form of Black, conservative, and deafness to Black issues…”
J. Cole: The False Prophet
COVID-19 happened, and the outsoken lyricist J. Cole from North Carolina went mute. With Chicago activist-rapper named Noname questioning his whereabouts during the struggle, Cole responded with ”Snow on the Bluff.”
To the Anti-Looters: Shut Up
by Jermaine Reed Anti-looters, please shut up. This is not a defense of looting; Rather, this is a chiding of those condemning what they have denigrated as ”looters.” A common argument I am hearing is, what happened to George Floyd was wrong, but looting has no place in this. Another argument is that Black peopleContinueContinue reading “To the Anti-Looters: Shut Up”
Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape
Today, renowned movie producer and Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape for performing oral sex on Miriam Haley in 2006. The charge carries 5-25 years. He was also convicted of assaulting an unnamed woman as well. He was found not guilty of predatory sexual assault which carries life in prison. The #MeTooContinueContinue reading “Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape”
Feel the Bern: Capitalism v. Socialism
Bernie Sanders is the answer that both establishment Republicans and Democrats fear. During this primary season, Bernie has been winning. Most recently, he took Nevada with nearly 50 percent of voters choosing him. Still, with his so-called “socialist” views, his critics accuse of him of wanting to rob the hard working rich and give theirContinueContinue reading “Feel the Bern: Capitalism v. Socialism”
The Audacity of Gayle King
For too many years, women have been objectified by men, raped and beaten by men and used for whatever sick purposes those men wish to use them for. Rape has been a constant stain on both past and present, but that doesn’t mean all men must be attacked by this suddenly woke culture more concernedContinueContinue reading “The Audacity of Gayle King”
Tyler Perry’s “A Fall from Grace” on Netflix is Quite Possibly the Worst Movie Ever
If you’re looking for a movie with poor acting, a horrible plot and an even worse storyline, look no further than Tyler Perry’s A Fall from Grace on Netflix. The movie stars Jasmine (Bresha Webb), a public defender known for getting plea deals for her client. She takes on the case of Grace, a churchgoingContinueContinue reading “Tyler Perry’s “A Fall from Grace” on Netflix is Quite Possibly the Worst Movie Ever”
The Reeders Block 