Screenshot shot of Conservative Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk, 31, moments before being fatally shot. Share this article on X, Facebook and other platforms to support bold independent journalism. FOLLOW the author Jermaine Reed, MFA on X @ Jermaine Reed, MFA for his controversial but real hot takes. SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking newsContinue reading "Video: Charlie Kirk, Cofounder of Turning Point USA, Shot Dead at a Utah University Event"
VIDEO: Black Creator Who Collects Pokémon Cards Takes Down Racist Troll Expeditiously
TikTok star gets revenge after livestream bomber repeatedly calls him slurs…
Wells Fargo Accuses Black Shark Tank Contestant of Trying to Cash Fake Check
Photo of Chef Shawn David (right) and Shark Tank investor and entrepreneur Daymond John (left) from AtlantaBlackStar.com. SUBSCRIBE to get updates on new articles and books. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Earlier this year, Chef Shawn Davis was accused by Wells Fargo bankContinue reading "Wells Fargo Accuses Black Shark Tank Contestant of Trying to Cash Fake Check"
Elon Exposed: Musk Isn’t Special, Teslas Are Not Self-Driving and Other Deceptions Uncovered
Photo of Elon Musk from RollingStone.com. SUBSCRIBE to get updates on new articles and books. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Unfortunately, some people think Elon Musk is tantamount to a modern-day genius of Einstein levels. They listen to Musk stutter out wild ideasContinue reading "Elon Exposed: Musk Isn’t Special, Teslas Are Not Self-Driving and Other Deceptions Uncovered"
How Cars Hijack Your Freedom and How Walking Gets It Back
People often wonder why road rage is even a thing, completely forgetting that driving is claustrophobic and completely against hu…
Happy Labor Day: How One Bomb and One Republican in Chicago Changed Workers’ Rights Forever
Happy Labor Day, even with its complicated history. What complicated history you ask? See, during the 1880s, the number of labor protests around the country increased. Workers wanted to work less than 16 hours a day, as reported by PBS. and preferred doing so in places where they wouldn’t lose a limb or an eye.Continue reading "Happy Labor Day: How One Bomb and One Republican in Chicago Changed Workers’ Rights Forever"
How to Survive a Micromanager: A Practical Guide
Nobody likes a micromanager, especially one that doesn’t know boundaries. You have enough stress at work, and microma
Adam22 is Trash: Extra Popular Opinion
Host of podcast No Jumper Adam22 doesn’t care about his wife Lena the Plug.
Contrary to Popular Belief, Crime is Down in Chicago: Mayor’s Press Release
With Donald Trump threatening to occupy Chicago with the National Guard because of Chicago’s “out of control crime,” it’s important recall that crime in Chicago is down. It has been trending downward since…
How MAGA Helped Make Wokeness Great Again
In the 1950s, CIA researcher Gottlieb arranged for the CIA to purchase roughly $240,000 worth of LSD. According to NPR.org, “he began…
Violence: America’s First and Favorite Language
With them, the colonizers brought violence, rape, disease and destruction. They were not geniuses. They were rapists, murderers an…
Judge Misreads Verdict Against Man Who Killed Cop
On a cold December night in 2022, Alton Oliver was walking home from work at about 4:30 am. That’s when he said a man in a vehicle pulled up a…
COVID-19 Likely Originated in a Chinese Lab, Report Says
A committee in 2024 concluded the COVID-19 outbreak started in the Wuhan Institute of Virology lab in China. Here’s what they found.
The Truth Be Bold Newsletter Fall 2025 Edition Debut
SUBSCRIBE to get updates on new articles and books. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. The truth is back and bolder than ever this fall with your Truth Be Bold Newsletter. Packed full of everything from true crime news to riddles and health tips, this newsletter continues toContinue reading "The Truth Be Bold Newsletter Fall 2025 Edition Debut"
Don’t Live Your Life as a Trend: Do You Still Believe?
This is why you shouldn’t live your life on trends.
A Dress for Elena
by Jermaine Reed, MFA Elena's eyes are a silent, purplish universe with flecks of gold that shimmer like distant stars. Even in this picture faded with age, her eyes whisper a solemn soliloquy she will never utter. My breath catches as I sift between the photos. Elena’s eyes stretch behind the glare of a handContinue reading "A Dress for Elena"
Top 3 Funniest Statements I’ve Heard
Photo by MallsD on Redbubble.com. I teach English, and I always tell my students how nuanced the language is. I also have degrees in writing. I love language. In celebration of the nuances of the English language, here are the funniest three statements — or misstatements— I’ve heard. 3. No Solar System at Walmart IContinue reading "Top 3 Funniest Statements I’ve Heard"
Your Google Assistant is Now Stupid. You’re Not Imagining It.
In a Google blog post, the tech company announced the end of Google Assistant. Here’s why your Google Assistant isn’t working…
3 Pro Tips to Create a Résumé that Gets You a Job Interview
If you are looking for a new job or one in addition to the one you already have, you’re not alone. Here are 3 tips to create a resume that gets you interviewed…
All Things Beautiful
My father used to complain that I was one of those “damn millennials who doesn’t know his ass from an apple.” He hated the internet, because…
The Marvelous Mark
by Jermaine Reed, MFA The dash of green seems too focused and deliberate, unlike the birthmark on my face. The mark is shaped like a fallen leaf and bleeds down my throat to my collarbone. It is the distraction that disrupts my every first impression. I don’t think about it often, only when I see greenContinue reading "The Marvelous Mark"
Why Quiet Determination Leads to Accomplishing Everything
Quiet determination is not telling someone you’re buying a helicopter, just landing on their front yard after buying it. Here’s how silent determination helps you level up…
“Nobody” is Just a Really Good Movie
After Bob Odenkirk’s (Hutch’s) family is robbed in their home at gunpoint, Hutch goes on a rampage, and what an epic rampage it is. Filled with fistfights…
Karen Harasses Neighbor and Child at Community Lakefront
In case you were wondering, Karens harass everyone now. Evidence of this played out on video in Putnam, IL, when a Karen demanded to see the membership wristband of another woman. A woman had been trying to enjoy a day at the community lakefront with her son, but a Karen demanded to see the woman’sContinue reading "Karen Harasses Neighbor and Child at Community Lakefront"
14th Street Mercy
Somewhere down 14th street, a bottle shattered…
Dad Arrested After Allegedly Killing Rapist Former Police Chief
Police arrest a father after he allegedly killed a police chief who was his daughter’s kidnapper.
These Two Genius Strategies Will Stop People from Asking You for Money
You should be thankful when someone doesn’t pay you back. Here’s why.
Look Up. It’s Beautiful.
Last night, I took a walk to a local store, and on my way back, I happened to look up. It was a sight to see, full of flickering circles. It wasn’t like the glowing dots appeared in the sky overnight (though they did sort of). They’ve always been there. The difference is, this time,Continue reading "Look Up. It’s Beautiful."