28 Days Of Black Cinema (2026)
This year’s 28-day cinema list for Black History Month is dedicated to the memory of Demond Wilson -aka- Lamont Sanford of Sanford & Son. Whom we sadly lost on January 30.
Being a Chicago Sports Fan Is Hard — But Loyalty Has Its Privileges
Reflecting on decades of Chicago sports highs and lows, this is a story about loyalty, patience, and why sticking with your teams through the hard years makes the winning moments mean that much more.
Winter WonderLove Tales: The First Time I Knew That I Was Truly Loved
There are moments in life that stay with you forever. For me, it happened on a snowy night in 1984, when a girl whispered words that changed my heart. This winter memoir is about young love, risk, and the moment I realized I was truly loved for the first time.
I hope it warms your heart the way it still warms mine.
Ironheart: A Look at What Went Wrong – and Why It Matters
I take a look back at Marvel’s Ironheart — what went wrong, why it mattered, and how the story of Riri Williams became a mirror for how Hollywood handles diversity and depth.
I Was A Knight In Shining Armor (For A Day): A Tale For National Ritter Day
⚠️ Content Warning: This coming-of-age story contains scenes of graphic violence and may be disturbing to some readers.
He was bigger, older, and stronger — and the moment he put his hands on her, he crossed a line I couldn’t ignore. I was scared, more than I ever wanted anyone to know. But fear or not, every young man reaches a moment when he has to decide what he stands for. That day, I made my choice.
Cookie Capers (Ep. 108): Curse Of The Grampire
Closing out Shocktober with a Halloween story with heart and humor: Grandpa’s playful neck-bites turn into a spooky surprise in Cookie Capers: Curse of the Grampire. Family fun meets fright — only at ZootsBlogSpot.