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Reverend Reynard N. Blake, Jr., M. S. is an ordained Baptist minister living in East Lansing, Michigan with his wife Karen Kelly-Blake, Ph.D. (Anthropology). He earned his Master of Science degrees in Community Development and Urban Studies from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of Charleston (SC). He has co-authored several articles on faith-based community development and is also a poet and hip-hop cultural analyst. In addition to his previous submission to OpEdnews.com, Rev.Blake is an occasional contributor to The Black Commentator (www.blackcommentator.com), Black Agenda Report (www.blackagendareport.com), Poetry.com and other publications.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Sotomayor
A political parody using the music of Boz Skagg's "Dirty Lowdown" in honor of Supreme Court candidate and a response to Rush Limbaugh's and Newt Gingrinch's stupid and unwarranted attacks against her
Sunday, January 25, 2009 Poor Obama, Poor Us
A poem on Barack Obama which also addresses socioeconomic issues, political issues, racial issues, and cultural issues
Sunday, January 11, 2009 Sweet Greens (1 comments)
This is a parody on Gov. Blagojevich using Annie Lennox's "Sweet Dreams"
Monday, October 20, 2008 Sarah Palin (2 comments)
This is a political parody on Sarah Palin and the Republican Party. I know I'm aging myself with a song from the 80s but, the song and lyrics came to me!
Friday, July 25, 2008 The Angry Mother (6 comments)
Honoring the mothers and women who are social and political activists. God bless you!
Thursday, August 23, 2007 War: A Poem
This poem honors American soldiers and soldiers around the world
Thursday, August 9, 2007 Bill O'Reilly (2 comments)
A poem to "honor" Fox News TV Host Bill O'Reilly and his "O'Reilly Factor"
Thursday, August 31, 2006 Arbor Day
I wish I could sing this commentary on Bush's environmental policies using the music of The Beatles "Yesterday." If you remember the music, apply the words to it
