Rapper Lil Durk shown above. Photo from WGNTV.com. According to WGNTV Chicago, well-known Chicago drill rapper and cofounder of OTF Lil Durk has been arrested for murder-for-hire involving a rapper named Quando Rondo in which Quando’s cousin was murdered. What Happened On November 6, 2020, rapper (and close associate of Lil Durk) King Von wasContinue reading "Rapper Lil Durk Booked for Murder-for-Hire Plot"
Real Leaders Don’t Lead with Fear
Being a manager or a supervisor can be a stressful job, but it must be carried out in a respectful, professional manner. Some managers or supervisors use yelling, passive aggression or threats to establish authority over their subordinates, but this creates a hostile, toxic work environment. Ruling with Fear Part of being a good managerContinue reading "Real Leaders Don’t Lead with Fear"
Managers Who Write Badly are Laughed at
I wrote An Explanation of Quotation Marks, Commas, Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences for business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, supervisors, managers or anybody who wants to learn how to write better. You don’t have to be a writing expert, but you should have a basic understanding of writing before sending out that email to dozens ofContinue reading "Managers Who Write Badly are Laughed at"
Logan Paul and the Lunchly Disaster
Photo Left to Right: Logan Paul, KSI and Mr. Beast. Far Right: YouTuber Rosanna Pansino. Photo from AVClub.com. Social media stars Logan Paul, Mr. Beast and KSI have launched a new food product called Lunchly, similar in concept to the popular Lunchables. Unlike Lunchables with decades of great reviews and warm reception, Lunchly seems toContinue reading "Logan Paul and the Lunchly Disaster"
Tim Walz and JD Vance Debate Time and Channel
Vice Presidential Candidates JD Vance (Left) and Tim Walz (Right). Photo from CBSNews.com Democrat vice presidential candidate Tim Walz will face Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance in a debate tonight, and it won’t be like the one between VP Harris and Donald Trump, where there was a clear victor. JD Vance is not onlyContinue reading "Tim Walz and JD Vance Debate Time and Channel"
Americans Seemingly Did Better Economically Under Trump: An Uncomfortable Fact
Photo of President-Elect Donald Trump moments after a failed assassin attempt. Photo from Vox.com. During Vice President Harris and Donald Trump’s first presidential debate on ABC, moderator David Murr asked the first question: When it comes to the economy, do you believe Americans are better off than they were four years ago? VP Harris gaveContinue reading "Americans Seemingly Did Better Economically Under Trump: An Uncomfortable Fact"
Hillbilly Eulogy: The Rise and Constant Fall of a Man Whose Spine Dissolved
Photo from Wired.com “I’m just riding the wave,” is likely what JD Vance is saying behind doors when he’s inevitably asked, “Why Trump?” As with his name, JD Vance has changed his political stance from what it once was. In this instance, he’s done so seemingly to boost his lukewarm political career. A Man ofContinue reading "Hillbilly Eulogy: The Rise and Constant Fall of a Man Whose Spine Dissolved"
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 andContinue reading "Woman Suffering Mental Health Crisis Killed by Police"
A Journal for Dad
Dad, Share Your Story with Me journal for dads, available now on Amazon Recently, I published Dad, Share Your Story with Me, a journal for a dad to pass down their stories to his kids and their kids in this own words. It becomes the book holding the story the of his life. Along withContinue reading "A Journal for Dad"
JD Vance and The Red Pill Podcast Bros
Photo from Outlookinda.com. Presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s VP pick JD Vance is a podcast bro, and his ideology reeks of Red Pill propaganda. However, while media giants like CNN and MSNBC have honed in on the misogynistic language of JD Vance, they have failed to connect his rhetoric to the growing Red Pill Movement thatContinue reading "JD Vance and The Red Pill Podcast Bros"
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 manyContinue 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 profitContinue 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,Continue 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.
Why President Biden Shouldn’t Drop Out of the Presidential Race
In case you missed it, Cenk Uygur is at it again, triggering liberals. Former conservative Cenk Uygur is founder of the TYT (The Young Turks), a successful news streaming platform focusing primarily on politics. Cenk is a lawyer by trade, and he and his team identify as Progressives, and I’m sure they make the headContinue reading "Why President Biden Shouldn’t Drop Out of the Presidential Race"
The Curious Case of Megan Joyce Imirowicz, the Woman Who Murdered Her Father and Got Away with It (Basically)
Photo of Megan Joyce Imirowicz from Law&Crime Trials. In October 2021 in Pontiac, Michigan, 18-year-old Megan Joyce Imirowicz doused her sleeping father with lye water after he told her he was too drunk to drive her to the hair salon. As he lay asleep on the couch with a blood alcohol level above the legalContinue reading "The Curious Case of Megan Joyce Imirowicz, the Woman Who Murdered Her Father and Got Away with It (Basically)"
They Don’t Deserve You: Ditching No-Good People
An ex or former so-called friend will betray or otherwise harm you, kick you aside and then double back to try to crawl into your presence. As painful as it might be, you probably should never let them in your life again. Truth(ish) Hurts The things a person says while angry are the beliefs theyContinue reading "They Don’t Deserve You: Ditching No-Good People"
Chante Mallard: The Killer Nursing Assistant
Chante Mallard from CourtTV.com Whatever happened to the killer nursing assistant Chante Mallard? If you don’t remember, on October 26, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas, after a night fueled by liquor, weed and ecstasy, nursing assistant Chante Mallard, born June 22, 1976, hopped in her car to drop off her friend Tee. What should’ve endedContinue reading "Chante Mallard: The Killer Nursing Assistant"
How to Write Better
Buy my books now available on Etsy on how to write better for business owners, college students and others who just want to learn how to write better emails, texts and other documents. This article was written by Jermaine Reed, MFA, the Editor-in-Chief of The Reeders Block, who also works an Adjunct College Professor andContinue reading "How to Write Better"
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 theirContinue 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,Continue reading "Happy Father’s Day: The Most Important Job in the World"
The Murder of Ryan Thornton: A South Side Story
Ryan Thornton. Photo from Ryan Thornton’s Facebook Page If anybody has a Chicago story, it’s Ryan Thornton, who was murdered April 23, 2017, at the age of 30, a father of four. Ryan, AKA Fly, was a friend of mine. Later, he faced murder charges. Opposite of the serious charges he was facing, Ryan smiledContinue reading "The Murder of Ryan Thornton: A South Side Story"
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 murderContinue reading "Get My Newest Book"
The Misunderstanding of Phoenix Jones, a Real-Life Superhero
Photo of Self-Proclaimed Superhero Phoenix Joes. Photo from NBC. Phoenix Jones, born Benjamin Fodor in 1988, was is symbolic of what a superhero is: misunderstood but well-intentioned. In case you don’t know, Phoenix Jones is the self-proclaimed real-life superhero from Seattle, Washington, who’s also a former daycare teacher and MMA fighter. He is the manContinue reading "The Misunderstanding of Phoenix Jones, a Real-Life Superhero"
A Convicted Felon President Might be a Good Thing
Photo from Boston University. Recently, former president and hopeful 2024 GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies, yet he remains on the campaign trail. While Democrats, including President Joe Biden, are using the label “convicted felon” to further degrade Trump’s image, something about a convicted felon president is as American as itContinue reading "A Convicted Felon President Might be a Good Thing"
“Rust” Movie Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Rust Movie Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison after On-Set Shooting Death
How to Write with Ai
Photo from FreePik.com You’ve probably had a report or essay due within a day, which happened to be the day after a hard night out. With a headache booming in your skull, you sat down at the computer, queued up the ChatGPT app and instructed it to write a paper. And then you saw theContinue reading "How to Write with Ai"
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 (ProtectingContinue reading "The IRS is Profiling People of Color Using Identity Verification"
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