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"
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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"
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