the black parachute: a Black Man’s guided journal for reflection, healing & self-discovery Hardcover – February 19, 2026

The Black Parachute Journal is a 365-day guided reflection experience designed to foster healing, vulnerability, and growth within the exploration of Black masculinity.Created by Midwest Emmy Award–winning storyteller Josh Cobb, this journal challenges stereotypes and creates intentional space for reflection, emotional awareness, and personal accountability. Through daily prompts, weekly check-ins, and structured reflection exercises, readers are invited to examine identity, power, joy, grief, purpose, and mental health with honesty and depth.This journal was created to support Black men navigating life, leadership, relationships, and healing in a world that often demands silence. While centered on Black men, the journal is accessible to anyone seeking deeper self-awareness and meaningful reflection.Whether used independently, in small groups, or within community programming, The Black Parachute Journal is more than a book. It is a tool for conversation, transformation, and collective healing. It is a means for a soft landing in the turbulent airs that life throws.Suggested for daily use over 365 days. No prior journaling experience required. Read more