Photo of President Joe Biden from Bloomberg.com. I want to take this time to thank President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. Critics have called it an abuse of presidential power, morally bankrupt and simply wrong. Although it might be one or a combination of those things, it’s also reassuring to former andContinue reading "Thank You, Joe Biden, for Pardoning Your Son: Now, Do More"
Are You Gay? The Weird New World of Job Applications
Screenshot of job application questionnaire. A long time ago, employers wanted to how much experience you had and what your educational background looked like, but they now want to know if you’re gay. I’m all for equity, but the asking of one’s sexuality seems to be overstepping on the employer’s behalf. The Problem I amContinue reading "Are You Gay? The Weird New World of Job Applications"
Being a Man (or Boy) is F*cking Awesome: And Why Your Son Doesn’t Need Meds or an IEP
Photo from YouTube.com. Whenever I see a boy tussling with a friend or brushing off that skinned knee, I remember the times I went home bruised, bleeding and happy. In this increasingly restrictive society, boys who choose bothering a friend at their desk over sitting still and listening to a teacher drone on are disagnosedContinue reading "Being a Man (or Boy) is F*cking Awesome: And Why Your Son Doesn’t Need Meds or an IEP"
VLAD TV: The Bane of Black America (Repost with Additional Indignation)
In this photo, DJ Vlad throws up “West Coast”, a symbol popular amongst rappers, though he is not a rapper and was born in Kyiv, Ukraine Updated 12/10/2024 On playgrounds across America, decades before the pandemic, one child with their hands extended would stand between two other kids and say, “If you’re bad, hit myContinue reading "VLAD TV: The Bane of Black America (Repost with Additional Indignation)"
That Time I was Snubbed by a Chicago Public Schools Teacher at an Engineering Competition
Photo of a Young Black Man doing his job but being harassed as a “YN”. Photo from Dexerto.com. The other day, I was lucky enough to be a judge of an engineering competition at a college campus. This was my third one, having been invited back by the organizers of the event. There’s something powerfulContinue reading "That Time I was Snubbed by a Chicago Public Schools Teacher at an Engineering Competition"
The Problem with Mothers Sexualizing Their Sons on Social Media
Screenshot from Facebook User 1 Bri. In the above post, a mother expresses to the world her raw anger over catching her son masturbating at the unacceptable hour of 1 pm. As this post shows, oversharing on social media is a problem, but mothers sexualizing their sons is an even bigger problem. It’s become borderlineContinue reading "The Problem with Mothers Sexualizing Their Sons on Social Media"
Leveraging Your Masculinity to Get What You Want
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"
Happy Saturday
Don’t forget to catch up on TheReedersBlock.com’s most recent articles and subscribe.
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"
The Reeders Block 