Vilissa Thompson
@vilissathompson.bsky.social
#DisabilityTooWhite Creator • Founder of Ramp Your Voice!, LLC • #Disability_Rights #Consultant • Social Worker • #Writer
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Officially on Holiday break.
✌🏾 until 1/20.
✌🏾 until 1/20.
December 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Officially on Holiday break.
✌🏾 until 1/20.
✌🏾 until 1/20.
I think I’m more excited for my staycation than I am for Christmas.
My staycation goodies are coming in & I can’t wait to pack after Christmas.
I ordered a puzzle, coloring books, going to take the murder mystery set a friend got me, & my planners/notebooks.
I can’t wait.
My staycation goodies are coming in & I can’t wait to pack after Christmas.
I ordered a puzzle, coloring books, going to take the murder mystery set a friend got me, & my planners/notebooks.
I can’t wait.
December 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I think I’m more excited for my staycation than I am for Christmas.
My staycation goodies are coming in & I can’t wait to pack after Christmas.
I ordered a puzzle, coloring books, going to take the murder mystery set a friend got me, & my planners/notebooks.
I can’t wait.
My staycation goodies are coming in & I can’t wait to pack after Christmas.
I ordered a puzzle, coloring books, going to take the murder mystery set a friend got me, & my planners/notebooks.
I can’t wait.
Y’all are too adorable for words.
Amazing piece, Imani!
Amazing piece, Imani!
What does Black joy look like? it looks like rest. It looks like watching Doctor Who with the loml.
I still don’t like the holidays, but I dislike them a lot less now that I am sharing them with @portianoir.com.
My latest:
I still don’t like the holidays, but I dislike them a lot less now that I am sharing them with @portianoir.com.
My latest:
I’m Not a Fan of the Holidays—But This Year It’s Different
Imani Gandy used to spend December fighting on the internet. “Arguing was easier than admitting that this time of year made me feel untethered while everyone else seemed firmly rooted in family.”
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December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Y’all are too adorable for words.
Amazing piece, Imani!
Amazing piece, Imani!
A Venn diagram can be made for this - the foodies, the kinksters, & those who are both.
What a way to start off the week. Lol
What a way to start off the week. Lol
I don’t know when we stopped tossing salads … but we need to get back to that
December 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A Venn diagram can be made for this - the foodies, the kinksters, & those who are both.
What a way to start off the week. Lol
What a way to start off the week. Lol
Accurate.
A sloppy year.
A sloppy year.
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Accurate.
A sloppy year.
A sloppy year.
Today was phenomenal.
Hung out with my homegirl - we shopped & saw Wicked: For Good.
This was exactly what I needed. Grateful for friends who lightens my spirit.
Now to get cozy.
Hung out with my homegirl - we shopped & saw Wicked: For Good.
This was exactly what I needed. Grateful for friends who lightens my spirit.
Now to get cozy.
December 14, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Today was phenomenal.
Hung out with my homegirl - we shopped & saw Wicked: For Good.
This was exactly what I needed. Grateful for friends who lightens my spirit.
Now to get cozy.
Hung out with my homegirl - we shopped & saw Wicked: For Good.
This was exactly what I needed. Grateful for friends who lightens my spirit.
Now to get cozy.
I worked my ass off this week to have a lighter week next week.
I really set myself up for success this week & I’m glad I pushed through.
I’m so ready for Christmas & my staycation. I’m getting stuff for the staycation & I’m super amped.
I really set myself up for success this week & I’m glad I pushed through.
I’m so ready for Christmas & my staycation. I’m getting stuff for the staycation & I’m super amped.
December 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I worked my ass off this week to have a lighter week next week.
I really set myself up for success this week & I’m glad I pushed through.
I’m so ready for Christmas & my staycation. I’m getting stuff for the staycation & I’m super amped.
I really set myself up for success this week & I’m glad I pushed through.
I’m so ready for Christmas & my staycation. I’m getting stuff for the staycation & I’m super amped.
Maybe it's because of the state of the world, but "Someday at Christmas" by Stevie Wonder hits my spirit in a sober way when I hear it this year.
Stevie was truly singing about a world that we could have if we got it together.
Christmas songs really hit differently when you get to a certain age.
Stevie was truly singing about a world that we could have if we got it together.
Christmas songs really hit differently when you get to a certain age.
December 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Maybe it's because of the state of the world, but "Someday at Christmas" by Stevie Wonder hits my spirit in a sober way when I hear it this year.
Stevie was truly singing about a world that we could have if we got it together.
Christmas songs really hit differently when you get to a certain age.
Stevie was truly singing about a world that we could have if we got it together.
Christmas songs really hit differently when you get to a certain age.
Pandora’s R&B Holiday radio station has gotten me in the full mood today.
So many Luther songs - I love it.
The vibe I needed as I relaxed today.
So many Luther songs - I love it.
The vibe I needed as I relaxed today.
December 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Pandora’s R&B Holiday radio station has gotten me in the full mood today.
So many Luther songs - I love it.
The vibe I needed as I relaxed today.
So many Luther songs - I love it.
The vibe I needed as I relaxed today.
Me after coming back home after this event -
It’s going to be me, these fuzzy socks, & my winter hoodie gown.
Don’t look for me until next week.
It’s going to be me, these fuzzy socks, & my winter hoodie gown.
Don’t look for me until next week.
Talmbout some “what you finna get into tonight”
My brother in Christ…
These uggs
This lime a rita
This heating pad
And Beyoncé 2 hands 2 heaven till somebody do a wellness check on me
My brother in Christ…
These uggs
This lime a rita
This heating pad
And Beyoncé 2 hands 2 heaven till somebody do a wellness check on me
December 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Me after coming back home after this event -
It’s going to be me, these fuzzy socks, & my winter hoodie gown.
Don’t look for me until next week.
It’s going to be me, these fuzzy socks, & my winter hoodie gown.
Don’t look for me until next week.
The one thing about going to an event that has kids attend - you get home before 10pm.
Now to start my weekend.
Now to start my weekend.
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The one thing about going to an event that has kids attend - you get home before 10pm.
Now to start my weekend.
Now to start my weekend.
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This episode is going to be so good:
With Vilissa talking about her new true crime podcast and how to tell stories about disabled victims ethically—
and Josh Mankiewicz providing insights about true crime generally and how stories are created for Dateline.
What a great morning I’ve had.
With Vilissa talking about her new true crime podcast and how to tell stories about disabled victims ethically—
and Josh Mankiewicz providing insights about true crime generally and how stories are created for Dateline.
What a great morning I’ve had.
Starting my day off chatting with Imani about my forthcoming true crime podcast was a delight!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
I’d love to sit around and school this guy but I’m interviewing @vilissathompson.bsky.social and @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social for my podcast this morning and I must prepare.
Adios!
Adios!
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This episode is going to be so good:
With Vilissa talking about her new true crime podcast and how to tell stories about disabled victims ethically—
and Josh Mankiewicz providing insights about true crime generally and how stories are created for Dateline.
What a great morning I’ve had.
With Vilissa talking about her new true crime podcast and how to tell stories about disabled victims ethically—
and Josh Mankiewicz providing insights about true crime generally and how stories are created for Dateline.
What a great morning I’ve had.
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
A reminder that disability is global and the largest minority in the world. Let’s keep building a world where access, dignity, and belonging come first!
A reminder that disability is global and the largest minority in the world. Let’s keep building a world where access, dignity, and belonging come first!
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
A reminder that disability is global and the largest minority in the world. Let’s keep building a world where access, dignity, and belonging come first!
A reminder that disability is global and the largest minority in the world. Let’s keep building a world where access, dignity, and belonging come first!
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I’d love to sit around and school this guy but I’m interviewing @vilissathompson.bsky.social and @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social for my podcast this morning and I must prepare.
Adios!
Adios!
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I’d love to sit around and school this guy but I’m interviewing @vilissathompson.bsky.social and @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social for my podcast this morning and I must prepare.
Adios!
Adios!
Starting my day off chatting with Imani about my forthcoming true crime podcast was a delight!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
I’d love to sit around and school this guy but I’m interviewing @vilissathompson.bsky.social and @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social for my podcast this morning and I must prepare.
Adios!
Adios!
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Starting my day off chatting with Imani about my forthcoming true crime podcast was a delight!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
YouTube finally gave us a Wrapped/Recap.
Someone heard my plea. Lol
Now let Apple Podcasts do something similar.
Someone heard my plea. Lol
Now let Apple Podcasts do something similar.
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
YouTube finally gave us a Wrapped/Recap.
Someone heard my plea. Lol
Now let Apple Podcasts do something similar.
Someone heard my plea. Lol
Now let Apple Podcasts do something similar.
I wasn’t expecting a disability storyline in Christmas Everyday, but I do find it interesting.
It’s a cripping up role, but not surprised.
I’m watching for Brandy. Lol. Getting my Black Christmas movies in for the season.
It’s a cripping up role, but not surprised.
I’m watching for Brandy. Lol. Getting my Black Christmas movies in for the season.
November 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I wasn’t expecting a disability storyline in Christmas Everyday, but I do find it interesting.
It’s a cripping up role, but not surprised.
I’m watching for Brandy. Lol. Getting my Black Christmas movies in for the season.
It’s a cripping up role, but not surprised.
I’m watching for Brandy. Lol. Getting my Black Christmas movies in for the season.
Entrepreneurs, artists, writers, podcasters, etc. -
Grants for Creators is offering a discount to their annual subscription. It's a new resource I started using, & because of the Black Friday sale, finally got the paid sub.
2026 is about getting $$$ for our work!
www.grantsforcreators.com
Grants for Creators is offering a discount to their annual subscription. It's a new resource I started using, & because of the Black Friday sale, finally got the paid sub.
2026 is about getting $$$ for our work!
www.grantsforcreators.com
Grants For Creators | Danielle Desir Corbett | Substack
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November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Entrepreneurs, artists, writers, podcasters, etc. -
Grants for Creators is offering a discount to their annual subscription. It's a new resource I started using, & because of the Black Friday sale, finally got the paid sub.
2026 is about getting $$$ for our work!
www.grantsforcreators.com
Grants for Creators is offering a discount to their annual subscription. It's a new resource I started using, & because of the Black Friday sale, finally got the paid sub.
2026 is about getting $$$ for our work!
www.grantsforcreators.com
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Now that we're approaching #givingtuesday, I'm adding to this offering - if you send me a screenshot of your donation to one of the organizations in my Giving Guide, I'll send you a photo postcard! Just fill out this form and I'll start sending some winged wonders your way forms.gle/S3HcscVPFpDx...
November 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Now that we're approaching #givingtuesday, I'm adding to this offering - if you send me a screenshot of your donation to one of the organizations in my Giving Guide, I'll send you a photo postcard! Just fill out this form and I'll start sending some winged wonders your way forms.gle/S3HcscVPFpDx...
Catching up on the slur usage & this.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
Michael Bohacek, an Republican state senator in Indiana, says he is a “NO” on Trump’s redistricting push, pointing to the president’s use of a slur
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Catching up on the slur usage & this.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
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Thank YOU for writing it :)
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thank YOU for writing it :)
Reposted by Vilissa Thompson
Start here:
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
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A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
Let Freedom Reign
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Start here:
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
Thank you for republishing this piece!!
Start here:
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
Let Freedom Reign
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic.
the-flytrap.ghost.io
November 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you for republishing this piece!!
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In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:
Honoring Alice Wong: Reprinting Bitch Magazine's Access Series
Alice Wong, who reshaped the world of disability media, joined our ancestors on November 14, 2025. The Flytrap is proud to reprint her curated Access Series for Bitch Magazine.
the-flytrap.ghost.io
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:
Thanksgiving plate has been secured.
All is well on my end for the day.
All is well on my end for the day.
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thanksgiving plate has been secured.
All is well on my end for the day.
All is well on my end for the day.