Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Comes Out as Nonbinary?

Tylenol Linked to Autism in Children

Rapper Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Convicted of Murder

Five Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt in Job Seeking

J Reed, MFA is a college professor and writer from Chicago, who writes fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. Subscribe and share to get new self-help articles. Follow him on Twitter @jreed913. For as long as you could remember, you’ve been working in fast food or as a cashier. You’ve thought about changingContinue reading "Five Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt in Job Seeking"

Kevin Gates: Why Nice Guys Finish Last

Jermaine Reed, MFA is a college professor and writer from Chicago, who creates fiction, nonfiction and local and national news stories. Subscribe and share to get new blog posts, writing advice and books. Get his recently released Science Fiction novel A Glitch in Humanity by clicking here. Follow J Reed on Twitter @jreed913. Recently, rapper Kevin Gates, 36, released theContinue reading "Kevin Gates: Why Nice Guys Finish Last"

Johnny Depp Wins Lawsuit Against Amber Heard

Did Rick and Morty Wear Blackface?

Rick and Morty Show is Racial?

Texas Mass School Shooting

Social Media’s Impact on Black Millennial Relationships

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

F*ck Those People: Take Control of Your Own Life

In life, we sometimes struggle and then have to deal with bad advice from nosey people. We have a problem at home, and our best friend becomes a relationship counselor. Or a coworker overhears you in a disagreement over the phone and feels the need to chime in with their opinion. It’s time for youContinue reading "F*ck Those People: Take Control of Your Own Life"

Amber Heard: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 2022

To be clear, no one really knows what happened between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard, though he’s currently suing her for $50 million for defamation. Johnny says Amber accused him of domestic violence when she, in fact, was the abuser; at worse, his legal team claims, it was “mutual abuse” between the two.Continue reading "Amber Heard: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 2022"

Brittney Griner: Runaway Black Girl Theory (RBGT)

Imagine LeBron James gets on a plane to Russia only to end up a prisoner to the country at a time it is at war with a country the U.S. is supplying with weapons and other aid. The headlines would be innumerable, and the outrage would be tangible. Every reporter to politician would be seekingContinue reading "Brittney Griner: Runaway Black Girl Theory (RBGT)"

Supreme Court Has Voted to End Abortion Rights

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 . IfContinue reading "Emeka Ossai: Is he worth listening to?"

Netflix: The Closing

Comedian Dave Chappelle on the left, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on the right. Photo from FoxNews.

TV Show “Woke” Puts Me to Sleep

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 . *SpoilerContinue reading "TV Show “Woke” Puts Me to Sleep"

Elon Musk to Buy Twitter for $44 Billion

The Origins of 420

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Abbott Elementary: A Step Back Concerning Women?

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 ReedContinue reading "Abbott Elementary: A Step Back Concerning Women?"

Ketanji Brown Secures Supreme Court Seat

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 theContinue reading "Superstore’s Garrett McNeil Doesn’t Like Black People"

Student Arrested for Million Dollar Student Aid

Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

How I Got My First Book Deal and How You Can Too

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Chicago Offering Residents $500 Basic Income

Ukraine is Fighting Back

Russia Threats to Invade Ukraine Tanks U.S. Stock Market

The Reeders Block

(with two E's)

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