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"
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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
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"
Unselfish: Why You Should Put You Before Family, Friends and Other Loved Ones
Image from Stanford Social Innovation Review. Every so often, your phone chimes with a message from a friend requesting a ride or a family who needs money until payday or somebody in need of something. You’re in bed eyes half open or at work stressing over a deadline on a project you don’t nearly understandContinue reading "Unselfish: Why You Should Put You Before Family, Friends and Other Loved Ones"
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 andContinue reading "Eminem, Benzino and That One Racist Eminem Song from 1988"
Happy Holidays from the Reeders Block
4 Reasons We Should Free Trees
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohllben. Much of the information in this article is based on research from this amazing book. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Subscribe and share. When you saw the title of this article, you undoubtedly thought, “Mmm. Trees areContinue reading "4 Reasons We Should Free Trees"
Jonathan Majors Found Guilty
Actor Johnathan Majors was found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. After attempting to or actually taking Majors’s phone from his hand after allegedly seeing a text from what she thought was another girl, Jabbari said he “pried her finger from the phone, grabbed her arm and right hand, twisted her forearm and struckContinue reading "Jonathan Majors Found Guilty"
Happy Holiday from the Reeder’s Block
Philosophers Say Numbers Aren’t Real, but They’re Wrong
What exactly is the number 4? Yes, it can be written as 4 or four or anyway depending on the time or language, but what is it? What is a number? When you think about it, you might not know or be able to articulate the answer to these questions, like most people. Philosophers argueContinue reading "Philosophers Say Numbers Aren’t Real, but They’re Wrong"
Get Your Copy of My Newest Book Now on Amazon
Buy your print or ebook copy of my newest nonfiction book about repairing male and female relationships by clicking here. With divorce at an all-time high and gender relations at an all-time low, it is time to address how social media is destroying today’s relationships. Increasingly, women and men have turned to Facebook, TikTok andContinue reading "Get Your Copy of My Newest Book Now on Amazon"
How to Replenish Your Well of Peace
Imagine from Bahawear on Pinterest.com Replenishing Your Inner Well of Peace All too often, we see single people post on social about how they want somebody to “bring” them peace. When you say you want somebody to bring you peace, you’re also saying you don’t have peace of your own. Imagine somebody renting you aContinue reading "How to Replenish Your Well of Peace"
4 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt
Image from Freepik.com 4 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt Self-doubt, that nagging voice of uncertainty and fear, is something everyone experiences at some point in their lives. It can keep us from doing the things we love and striving to become your best you. Overcoming self-doubt is essential for personal growth and success. In this article,Continue reading "4 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt"
What is the Internet Apocalypse?
Image from EconomicTimes.com . What is the "Internet Apocalypse", and how could it affect the daily lives of you and your loved ones? The Internet Apocalypse is a catastrophic solar event that is being predicted by scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. If scientists are right, it will happen when the Sun reaches the peak ofContinue reading "What is the Internet Apocalypse?"
Women Need Men. Period.
Photo from Black is Beautiful on Pinterest. Women Need Men. Women need men. It’s baffling as to why that statement is controversial or offensive to some people, but it raises an interesting question. Why are some women, and “simps” as they are called, in denial of women’s needing men? Is it a pride thing, orContinue reading "Women Need Men. Period."
Chef Jay Voo: TikTok’s Greatest Chef and His Chef Jay Voo Crab Boil Recipe
Chef Jay Voo Image from ChefJayVoo.con Download the Chef Jay Voo Crab Boil Recipe below in PDF format. Chef Jay Voo Crab Boil Recipe Crawfish-Boil-Guide-1.pdfDownload If you don’t know Chef Jay Voo, you don’t know food or social media. Making his name off creating steaming seafood, this 24-year-chef hails from Louisiana. Since starting his TikTokContinue reading "Chef Jay Voo: TikTok’s Greatest Chef and His Chef Jay Voo Crab Boil Recipe"
In Case You Feel Small
Image from Self.com Social media is an ocean of selfies and smiles on people sitting poolside sipping Mai Tais. Videos of friends partying in hotels you’d have to save two months’ paychecks to afford make you feel… behind. You’re a grain of sand on a beach that stretches coast to coast. Though you may notContinue reading "In Case You Feel Small"
Online Dating: Getting the Girl Language
Man and woman on date. Photo from Pew Research Center. When you and a woman connect online, you have both already seen each other’s pictures, so you know there’s a physical attraction. But how do you go from screen to in-person? It comes down to how you say whatever you say not just what you’reContinue reading "Online Dating: Getting the Girl Language"
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Life Sentences for LGBTQ+IA in Uganda
“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 aContinue reading "“Beef” on Netflix: A Fresh Perspective on the American Dream"
Speak the Way You Write, She Said
“Jermaine,” Ms. Willard said, as she took the seat beside me. The other students elbowed each other on the way out the classroom. Looking me in the eyes, Ms. Willard asked, “Why don’t you speak the way you write?” I stayed up for nights on end… I tilted my head to the side. At theContinue reading "Speak the Way You Write, She Said"
“Seinfeld” Reunion: “Something Has to Happen”
From Left to Right: Kramer (Michael Richards), George Costanza (Jason Alexander), Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Jerry Seinfeld who portrayed a fictional version of himself on the show. Photo from IMDb *spoiler alert: Details of Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Seinfeld finale will be revealed Seinfeld, a show about nothing, ended with the cast being thrown inContinue reading "“Seinfeld” Reunion: “Something Has to Happen”"