Vilissa Thompson
@vilissathompson.bsky.social
#DisabilityTooWhite Creator • Founder of Ramp Your Voice!, LLC • #Disability_Rights #Consultant • Social Worker • #Writer
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We're not on George W. Bush's head enough when it comes to No Child Left Behind.
My god today.
Having to put out a fire before I even wash my face... that man must pay for the generational damage he has done to our education system.
My god today.
Having to put out a fire before I even wash my face... that man must pay for the generational damage he has done to our education system.
November 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We're not on George W. Bush's head enough when it comes to No Child Left Behind.
My god today.
Having to put out a fire before I even wash my face... that man must pay for the generational damage he has done to our education system.
My god today.
Having to put out a fire before I even wash my face... that man must pay for the generational damage he has done to our education system.
Started watching All Her Fault.
Hooked!
So glad I saw y’all talking about this show.
Hooked!
So glad I saw y’all talking about this show.
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Started watching All Her Fault.
Hooked!
So glad I saw y’all talking about this show.
Hooked!
So glad I saw y’all talking about this show.
The Dems are so ass backwards in what they do.
You go & consider caving after winning big mere days ago?
Vote out these sellouts next year - overdue to clean house.
You go & consider caving after winning big mere days ago?
Vote out these sellouts next year - overdue to clean house.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The Dems are so ass backwards in what they do.
You go & consider caving after winning big mere days ago?
Vote out these sellouts next year - overdue to clean house.
You go & consider caving after winning big mere days ago?
Vote out these sellouts next year - overdue to clean house.
We have wrapped up the final session of the Pilot Program for #disabled #college seniors!
One attendee shared this with us - "I am so grateful to have met all of you, and I thank you so much for everything. This helped me beyond words can express."
Grateful & blessed.
Now to cry from joy. LOL.
One attendee shared this with us - "I am so grateful to have met all of you, and I thank you so much for everything. This helped me beyond words can express."
Grateful & blessed.
Now to cry from joy. LOL.
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
With the release of the Michael Jackson biopic this coming Spring… this might be the time I finally discuss MJ & disability.
It connects to one of the podcast series idea I have percolating outside of the true crime podcast.
Let me put this on the docket for 2026.
It connects to one of the podcast series idea I have percolating outside of the true crime podcast.
Let me put this on the docket for 2026.
November 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
With the release of the Michael Jackson biopic this coming Spring… this might be the time I finally discuss MJ & disability.
It connects to one of the podcast series idea I have percolating outside of the true crime podcast.
Let me put this on the docket for 2026.
It connects to one of the podcast series idea I have percolating outside of the true crime podcast.
Let me put this on the docket for 2026.
Saw how much my health premium is going up.
Not horrible. But it’s wild how there are no changes to make the increase make sense.
What a scam. Goodness.
Not horrible. But it’s wild how there are no changes to make the increase make sense.
What a scam. Goodness.
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Saw how much my health premium is going up.
Not horrible. But it’s wild how there are no changes to make the increase make sense.
What a scam. Goodness.
Not horrible. But it’s wild how there are no changes to make the increase make sense.
What a scam. Goodness.
Sure is in rotation.
hey now - new Halloween anthem
tv off - the different moods/shifts of the song - a winner
peekaboo - still #1 in my heart
dodger blue - grew on me, but love it
luther - obviously a fave
Can't believe it will be a year soon since this release. What a gift GNX & its tour is/was.
hey now - new Halloween anthem
tv off - the different moods/shifts of the song - a winner
peekaboo - still #1 in my heart
dodger blue - grew on me, but love it
luther - obviously a fave
Can't believe it will be a year soon since this release. What a gift GNX & its tour is/was.
Coming up on a year since it dropped. Still in rotation? What are your favorites?
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Sure is in rotation.
hey now - new Halloween anthem
tv off - the different moods/shifts of the song - a winner
peekaboo - still #1 in my heart
dodger blue - grew on me, but love it
luther - obviously a fave
Can't believe it will be a year soon since this release. What a gift GNX & its tour is/was.
hey now - new Halloween anthem
tv off - the different moods/shifts of the song - a winner
peekaboo - still #1 in my heart
dodger blue - grew on me, but love it
luther - obviously a fave
Can't believe it will be a year soon since this release. What a gift GNX & its tour is/was.
What is that I smell in the air?
Hope, is that you?
Haven't seen you in years - welcome back & SIT DOWN.
Candidates for 2026 - the blueprint has been used. Follow the winners' lead & flip / win these seats.
Voters - our power is strong. Keep this same energy for '26.
Hope, is that you?
Haven't seen you in years - welcome back & SIT DOWN.
Candidates for 2026 - the blueprint has been used. Follow the winners' lead & flip / win these seats.
Voters - our power is strong. Keep this same energy for '26.
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What is that I smell in the air?
Hope, is that you?
Haven't seen you in years - welcome back & SIT DOWN.
Candidates for 2026 - the blueprint has been used. Follow the winners' lead & flip / win these seats.
Voters - our power is strong. Keep this same energy for '26.
Hope, is that you?
Haven't seen you in years - welcome back & SIT DOWN.
Candidates for 2026 - the blueprint has been used. Follow the winners' lead & flip / win these seats.
Voters - our power is strong. Keep this same energy for '26.
LOUDER!!
Local elections matter!
November 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
LOUDER!!
Reposted by Vilissa Thompson
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
What sad news to learn.
Teen Vogue has done incredible reporting over the years. To see this has me once again concerned about what journalism will be, esp. right now.
Teen Vogue has done incredible reporting over the years. To see this has me once again concerned about what journalism will be, esp. right now.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
What sad news to learn.
Teen Vogue has done incredible reporting over the years. To see this has me once again concerned about what journalism will be, esp. right now.
Teen Vogue has done incredible reporting over the years. To see this has me once again concerned about what journalism will be, esp. right now.
“The boys are rapping about serial killing and the lack of mental health services”
This is why I dropped off from rap with the boys. The bad drugs mentions were too much.
This is why I dropped off from rap with the boys. The bad drugs mentions were too much.
“Oh no the girls are rapping about pleasurable sexual experiences and gucci bags”
The boys are rapping about serial killing and the lack of mental health services
The boys are rapping about serial killing and the lack of mental health services
November 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“The boys are rapping about serial killing and the lack of mental health services”
This is why I dropped off from rap with the boys. The bad drugs mentions were too much.
This is why I dropped off from rap with the boys. The bad drugs mentions were too much.
They’re really going to let people go hungry.
What a continuously trash timeline we’re in.
What a continuously trash timeline we’re in.
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
They’re really going to let people go hungry.
What a continuously trash timeline we’re in.
What a continuously trash timeline we’re in.
"Ish get spooky every day in October." No truer words have been spoken about this cozy time of year!
This month's #newsletter has some cozy reads & things, my reflection on D'Angelo and music, & adjusting to aging.
Read, subscribe, & share! :)
vilissas-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/finally-fall
This month's #newsletter has some cozy reads & things, my reflection on D'Angelo and music, & adjusting to aging.
Read, subscribe, & share! :)
vilissas-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/finally-fall
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"Ish get spooky every day in October." No truer words have been spoken about this cozy time of year!
This month's #newsletter has some cozy reads & things, my reflection on D'Angelo and music, & adjusting to aging.
Read, subscribe, & share! :)
vilissas-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/finally-fall
This month's #newsletter has some cozy reads & things, my reflection on D'Angelo and music, & adjusting to aging.
Read, subscribe, & share! :)
vilissas-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/finally-fall
Happy Halloween, spooky hoes.
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Happy Halloween, spooky hoes.
Reposted by Vilissa Thompson
If you’re looking to support on the ground Jamaican orgs, We Change Jamaica focuses on gender equality and LBGTQ+ inclusion & they are putting together aid packages for queer & trans Jamaicans who don’t feel safe going to shelters.
gofund.me/09619a41e
gofund.me/09619a41e
Donate to Emergency Relief for LBTQ Jamaicans After Hurricane Melissa, organized by Sudean Peters
My name is Sudean Peters, and I am the Executive Director of … Sudean Peters needs your support for Emergency Relief for LBTQ Jamaicans After Hurricane Melissa
gofund.me
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
If you’re looking to support on the ground Jamaican orgs, We Change Jamaica focuses on gender equality and LBGTQ+ inclusion & they are putting together aid packages for queer & trans Jamaicans who don’t feel safe going to shelters.
gofund.me/09619a41e
gofund.me/09619a41e
Received the third round of edits on the true crime podcast logo.
I’m liking them a lot! Got two versions, different color arrangements happening.
Going to share with the crew tomorrow who has given me good feedback so far.
I can’t wait to show this off - almost there!
I’m liking them a lot! Got two versions, different color arrangements happening.
Going to share with the crew tomorrow who has given me good feedback so far.
I can’t wait to show this off - almost there!
October 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Received the third round of edits on the true crime podcast logo.
I’m liking them a lot! Got two versions, different color arrangements happening.
Going to share with the crew tomorrow who has given me good feedback so far.
I can’t wait to show this off - almost there!
I’m liking them a lot! Got two versions, different color arrangements happening.
Going to share with the crew tomorrow who has given me good feedback so far.
I can’t wait to show this off - almost there!
We're at the fun part of conference planning where we're doing outreach to prospective talent & speakers!
We have a good list to work from.
Very nice to get this part going - the list of nominated folks is looking good!
We have a good list to work from.
Very nice to get this part going - the list of nominated folks is looking good!
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We're at the fun part of conference planning where we're doing outreach to prospective talent & speakers!
We have a good list to work from.
Very nice to get this part going - the list of nominated folks is looking good!
We have a good list to work from.
Very nice to get this part going - the list of nominated folks is looking good!
Reposted by Vilissa Thompson
HURRICANE MELISSA SUPPORT FOR JAMAICA 🇯🇲
Here are a few Jamaican orgs that are doing relief work - please donate and/or share!
Food for the Poor Jamaica: www.foodforthepoorja.org
Helping Hands Jamaica: helpinghandsjamaica.com/donate
Dar Al Islam Jamaica: donorbox.org/dar-al-islam...
Here are a few Jamaican orgs that are doing relief work - please donate and/or share!
Food for the Poor Jamaica: www.foodforthepoorja.org
Helping Hands Jamaica: helpinghandsjamaica.com/donate
Dar Al Islam Jamaica: donorbox.org/dar-al-islam...
Dar Al Islam Jamaica Hurricane Relief | THE SUHBA INITIATIVE INC (Powered by Donorbox)
🕌 Dar Al Islam JamaicaHurricane Melissa Emergency ReliefA powerful Category 5 hurricane is approaching Jamaica. Many families are at risk — especially those already struggling. Dar Al Islam Jamaica is...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
HURRICANE MELISSA SUPPORT FOR JAMAICA 🇯🇲
Here are a few Jamaican orgs that are doing relief work - please donate and/or share!
Food for the Poor Jamaica: www.foodforthepoorja.org
Helping Hands Jamaica: helpinghandsjamaica.com/donate
Dar Al Islam Jamaica: donorbox.org/dar-al-islam...
Here are a few Jamaican orgs that are doing relief work - please donate and/or share!
Food for the Poor Jamaica: www.foodforthepoorja.org
Helping Hands Jamaica: helpinghandsjamaica.com/donate
Dar Al Islam Jamaica: donorbox.org/dar-al-islam...
Reposted by Vilissa Thompson
Stay ready!!
Can’t wait to chat with you, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app! So amped to share about my new work.
Can’t wait to chat with you, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app! So amped to share about my new work.
My episode with Judy Reyes drops end of November. We talked about immigration and the Scrubs reboot.
My episode with @vilissathompson.bsky.social will drop mid December. We’re talking about her new true crime podcast about the murders of disabled people.
B*tch, Listen!
Seriously, bitches. Listen.
My episode with @vilissathompson.bsky.social will drop mid December. We’re talking about her new true crime podcast about the murders of disabled people.
B*tch, Listen!
Seriously, bitches. Listen.
B*tch, Listen! Archives
B*tch, Listen! features monthly conversations with host Imani Gandy about how reproductive justice touches us all—with enough snark to make even the toughest topics bearable.
rewirenewsgroup.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Stay ready!!
Can’t wait to chat with you, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app! So amped to share about my new work.
Can’t wait to chat with you, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app! So amped to share about my new work.
As a non-cooker, I will keep my role of bringing the libations - for the adults & the youth.
That's the best I got, & all I can do. LOL
That's the best I got, & all I can do. LOL
Note 11) groceries too high for you to be a “guest” … it’s time to be a participant in a meaningful way
If you going you🫵🏿 need to make some pots hot
The days of you strolling through with empty Tupperware are OVA!!!
If you going you🫵🏿 need to make some pots hot
The days of you strolling through with empty Tupperware are OVA!!!
October 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As a non-cooker, I will keep my role of bringing the libations - for the adults & the youth.
That's the best I got, & all I can do. LOL
That's the best I got, & all I can do. LOL
Stay ready!!
Can’t wait to chat with you, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app! So amped to share about my new work.
Can’t wait to chat with you, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app! So amped to share about my new work.
My episode with Judy Reyes drops end of November. We talked about immigration and the Scrubs reboot.
My episode with @vilissathompson.bsky.social will drop mid December. We’re talking about her new true crime podcast about the murders of disabled people.
B*tch, Listen!
Seriously, bitches. Listen.
My episode with @vilissathompson.bsky.social will drop mid December. We’re talking about her new true crime podcast about the murders of disabled people.
B*tch, Listen!
Seriously, bitches. Listen.
B*tch, Listen! Archives
B*tch, Listen! features monthly conversations with host Imani Gandy about how reproductive justice touches us all—with enough snark to make even the toughest topics bearable.
rewirenewsgroup.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Stay ready!!
Can’t wait to chat with you, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app! So amped to share about my new work.
Can’t wait to chat with you, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app! So amped to share about my new work.
Here I am at 9pm putting together a spreadsheet to capture all of the ideas I see that I could use or remix for my projects.
This will help me organize all of the links I save in my Proj. Transformation folder.
The only way I'd open this laptop on a Sunday - for my work.
This will help me organize all of the links I save in my Proj. Transformation folder.
The only way I'd open this laptop on a Sunday - for my work.
October 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Here I am at 9pm putting together a spreadsheet to capture all of the ideas I see that I could use or remix for my projects.
This will help me organize all of the links I save in my Proj. Transformation folder.
The only way I'd open this laptop on a Sunday - for my work.
This will help me organize all of the links I save in my Proj. Transformation folder.
The only way I'd open this laptop on a Sunday - for my work.