Category Archives: Review

2025: My Year in Review

Me on a recent snowy day in Chicago. I love my city. I originally took this picture for my sister, who’s in the sunnier Arizona. Her daughter is a great cook, just like her. 2025 has been a whirlwind of growth and conflict on more levels than one. From having my Facebook page of nearlyContinueContinue reading “2025: My Year in Review”

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”

“Beef” on Netflix: A Fresh Perspective on the American Dream

From left to right: Beef costars Ali Wong (as Amy Lau) and Steven Yeun (as Danny Cho). Image from Men’sHealth. Beef on Netflix stars Ali Wong as Amy Lau and Steven Yeun as Danny Cho. Both having bad days that turn out to be bad lives, the main characters Amy and Danny collide in aContinueContinue reading ““Beef” on Netflix: A Fresh Perspective on the American Dream”

Did Rick and Morty Wear Blackface?

Rick and Morty Show is Racial?

Self-Publishing “Guru” Emeka Ossai’s New… Scam 🤷‍♂️???

A few weeks ago, self-proclaimed self-publishing “guru” Emeka Ossai announced plans to close his My Self Publishing Blueprint course. I had written a blog on Emeka where I questioned his claims of the self-publishing success on which he founded the legitimacy of his course. I was relieved recently to see he was closing the course,ContinueContinue reading “Self-Publishing “Guru” Emeka Ossai’s New… Scam 🤷‍♂️???”

Emeka Ossai: Is he worth listening to?

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 his recently released Science Fiction novel A Glitch in Humanity by clicking here. Follow J Reed on Twitter @jreed913 . IfContinueContinue reading “Emeka Ossai: Is he worth listening to?”

Superstore’s Garrett McNeil Doesn’t Like Black People

Garrett McNeil, played by Colton Dunn, is the sarcastic and sanest character on NBC’s hit show Superstore. Wheelchair-bound, Garrett doesn’t disclose what led to his being confined to a wheelchair. He can be cynical and petty, and when someone suggests a terrible idea, he is the first person to encourage them to act out theContinueContinue reading “Superstore’s Garrett McNeil Doesn’t Like Black People”

Harvey Justice: The Hennessy Robe Guy

Picture from Harvey Justice III Facebook Page Jermaine Reed, MFA is an Adjunct College Professor and writer from Chicago, who writes fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. Join the email list to get notifications on new blog posts and books. Get his recently released Science Fiction novel A Glitch in Humanity by clickingContinueContinue reading “Harvey Justice: The Hennessy Robe Guy”

Power Book III: Kanan’s Fail

Photo of Kanan (Mekai Cutis) by IMDb Jermaine Reed, MFA is an adjunct 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 his recently released Science Fiction novel A GlitchContinueContinue reading “Power Book III: Kanan’s Fail”

Review of Emeka Ossai: More Fiction than Fact

Screenshot of Emeka’s YouTube video by J Reed If you’re a blossoming self-publisher, author or other form of writer, you’ve likely encountered information by the charismatic Emeka Ossai. Through grammatically-incorrect emails, Emeka pushes his self-publishing course called ”My Self-Publishing Blueprint.” I’ve noticed an uptick in traffic on my website to an article I wrote concerningContinueContinue reading “Review of Emeka Ossai: More Fiction than Fact”

Netflix’s American Son is an American Fail

Netflix’s American Son centers around an educated Black mother and her estranged white FBI agent husband and their son who is in trouble with the law. For the most part of the film, the audience does not much more about the son’s whereabouts other than he was pulled over by the cops with two otherContinueContinue reading “Netflix’s American Son is an American Fail”

Dave Chappelle’s Hilarious “Sticks and Stones” Stand-Up May Break Some Sensitive Bones

Touching on the fiery issue of race, Dave Chappelle digs his heels into what he calls “drug-addicted whites.”