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 punishContinue reading "Leveraging Your Masculinity to Get What You Want"
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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 aContinue 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.Continue 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-hopContinue 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. ItContinue 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.Continue reading "The Problem with Kendrick Lamar and His Need of Validation"
Truth Be Bold Newsletter FYP
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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 wheneverContinue reading "The 3 Reasons Why You Need a Cover Letter and How It Gets You Interviewed"
A Riddle
Here’s a riddle: A man rides into town on Friday, stays three days and leaves on Friday. How is that possible? Email your answer to thejreed101@gmail.com
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.Continue 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 orContinue 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 onContinue 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 VineContinue reading "Whatever Happened to Jay Versace, the Funny Internet Kid"
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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 formsContinue 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, yourContinue reading "6 Tips on Performing a Stellar Teaching Demo"
A Scorned Woman, Cheating Fiancé and “Cartel” Quadruple Murder
Ermalinda Palomo, left, and her Fiancé Nathaniel Huey Jr. Photo from abc7Chicago.com. When Ermalinda Palomo, 50, found out her fiancé Nathaniel Huey Jr., 32, was cheating with a coworker, she created a catfish page to troll him and ultimately convince him to commit a quadruple murder on behalf of a nonexistent cartel. The results wereContinue reading "A Scorned Woman, Cheating Fiancé and “Cartel” Quadruple Murder"
Stop Mixing Bleach with Dishwashing Liquid and Water
Contrary to popular belief, bleach and dishwashing liquid together are toxic. Bleach is known for its ability kill multiple viruses, so some people have unsafely started mixing bleach with dishwashing soap and water. Clean dishes are sanitary and a must in keeping a pest-free home. It makes sense to want to clean them as thoroughlyContinue reading "Stop Mixing Bleach with Dishwashing Liquid and Water"
Girl, Wash Your Hands
Photo of Brianna Chickenfry and Grace O’Maller, hosts of PlanBri podcast. Photo from Google.com. With the rise of some podcasters comes a debate about the effectiveness of handwashing and if it should be done at all. On PlanBri, while questioning the hygiene of men, the hosts, Brianna Chickenfry and Grace O’Maller discussed using the restroomContinue reading "Girl, Wash Your Hands"
Put Some Green Vegetables on that Plate
The above photo is from 100DaysofRealFood.com. Corn tastes good, but green vegetables are important to the human diet, both adults and children. When parents prepare a meal, they sometimes are more concerned with having a three- or four-course meal than what the meal is made of. Without green vegetables, a person’s body and their children’sContinue reading "Put Some Green Vegetables on that Plate"
Truth Be Bold Newsletter November 11, 2024
Check out the Truth Be Bold Newsletter by The Reeders Block below. See what you missed, solve the riddle and read the three jewels. Don’t forget to subscribe if you have not. This blog is written by The Reeders Block. Join the email list to get notifications on new blog posts, newsletters and books. This newsletter isContinue reading "Truth Be Bold Newsletter November 11, 2024"
NaNoWriMo’s Writing Contest and the Ai Writer Fallout
One of the first novels I wrote was during NaNoWriMo, inspired by all the energy of the participating writers. Many of these writers had never written a full-length novel, but this month of friendly competition gave them cause to. However, NaNoWriMo’s allowing the use of Ai to write complete novels for the competition has leftContinue reading "NaNoWriMo’s Writing Contest and the Ai Writer Fallout"
Him Too: That One Time a Star Football Player was Incarcerated for a False Rape and Lost Everything
Photo of Public Speaker and Author Brian Banks. Photo from The Brian Banks Story on Facebook. When faced with the option of life in prison or pleading no contest to rape and doing five years in prison followed by a lifetime of parole, high school star football player Brian Banks chose the later. This cameContinue reading "Him Too: That One Time a Star Football Player was Incarcerated for a False Rape and Lost Everything"
The Last Stand for the American Middle Class has Failed: Let Them Eat Cake
VP Harris’s presidential campaign might have been the last stand for the American Middle Class. While Harris promised thousands of dollars towards the down payment of homes for first-time buyers, Trump reminded Americans of the $1,200 stimulus checks he “gave” them (It was really the Democrats who did this, but Trump, the salesman that heContinue reading "The Last Stand for the American Middle Class has Failed: Let Them Eat Cake"
What Happened to Javion Magee?
Javion Magee’s cousin discusses the circumstances of his death in this video. On September 11, 2024, 21-year-old Chicago truck driver Javion Magee’s body was found with a rope around his neck in Henderson, NC, and his family believes there might have been foul play. This is the timeline of Javion’s final hours, as described byContinue reading "What Happened to Javion Magee?"
Shut Down Needy People
Photo from OurMindfulLife.com A friend needs to borrow $20 from you, a family member needs a ride or somebody needs something from you. What they are requesting is either money or time, and you have neither to waste. Even though it might be difficult, you have to shut down needy people. A Favor for aContinue reading "Shut Down Needy People"
Lil Durk was Snitched on by OTF Member
Lil Durk left. Rapper OTF Jam right. Image from @SayCheese on X (formerly Twitter). Court documents show that an OTF member who had previously been released after serving over 12 years in prison snitched on Chicago rapper Lil Durk in connection with a murder-for-hire plot targeting rapper Quando Rondo in which Quando’s cousin Saviay’a Robinson,Continue reading "Lil Durk was Snitched on by OTF Member"
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