Sending my love to all of the Prince fans today.

Can't believe it has been 10 years. Wow.

I'm so heartbroken to learn of this. Sending you my love, Imani.

Happy birthday!!

If you missed the update due to the app being glitchy, check it out!

We're under 50 days... get ready!

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The Ramp Your Voice! Conference is a gathering place for Disabled Black Brilliance.

On June 5, 2026, we will come together to fellowship, learn, grow and celebrate each other.

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#2026RYVConference
#RampYourVoiceConf
#Disability

Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture (2025) - YouTube Brandon Sanderson returns with his newly updated lecture series on how you can write your stories. Throughout the course, Brandon will discuss plot, characte...

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I started working on craft reading & studying today.

Found a great YouTube series that’ll get my brain in motion to write these books + comic book.

The next 6 months will be getting into my personal curriculum.

This year is about studying; 2027 is about writing. I’m so amped.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

As a Zeta, I’ve been laughing at this all morning.

Like… Trina is right there. She would’ve been a cute look for the Ks.

Choosing Trick Daddy in 2026 is a wild choice, & on theme for the kind of shenanigans this year is on.

I loved that Dawn expressed her anger about Geno.

Black women dealing with foolishness on the job by yts - a relatable tale.

Felt cathartic to see.

Go Coach.

We need platforms like MEGAsheen. Creating art is vital, esp in these times.

I miss listening to yall.

If you do decide to bring it back, know that we’ll be ready & support. 💜

The first thing I see on this app...

Happy April to us, for real. Shake them biddies!

Who Made It Possible? Inventor Sisters Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner & Mildred Davidson Austin Smith YouTube video by Day in the Life | Vilissa Thompson

Rounding out this series is the Davidson Sisters - a duo who made their respective marks on the world by creating tools that stretched our understanding of community and ease.

Spoiler - one of the sisters is #disabled. One of us! :)

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Who Made It Possible?  Bessie Blount Griffin, the Inventor of the Automatic Self-Feeding Device YouTube video by Day in the Life | Vilissa Thompson

The first inventor we discuss is the one whose inventions allowed disabled veterans to retain their independence - Bessie Blount Griffin.

Bessie's innovative thinking may not have been appreciated by the VA, but she wasn't deterred. She persisted, as we do.

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Who Made It Possible? Series - 2026 WHM Edition YouTube video by Day in the Life | Vilissa Thompson

Now if you're new to this series, I connect Black inventors & disability. Thanks to Ms. Pat for sparking the idea.

For the WHM edition of the series, we dive into the lives of 3 Black women whose inventions changed the way we live, for the better.

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A Black Woman with braids to the back in a Red Wheelchair wearing a black and white graphic print dress stares at you over her sunglasses. The background is green, red and yellow reading “Who Made It Possible? Black Inventions that Improved Access”

We’re back for another round of the Who Made It Possible? Series.

This time, we’re focusing on the Black women whose #inventions directly impacted #disabled people’s lives, as well as the medical equipment industry.

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#WomensHistoryMonth
#Disability

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As we trade the brutal coldness of Winter for the welcoming warmth of Spring, now is the time to plan your Spring & Summer shenanigans!

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Yay!!! So happy about this!

Check out Imani's incredible podcast! :)

Thinking of my beloved tiger queen Alice Wong today, and what better a way to celebrate than with her work; Alice was so many things, and among them was an incredibly sharp, talented writer with a luminous love for words.

So... what could this mean for wheelchairs users like myself, & other disabled + elderly folks, who can't walk through the body scanners at the airport & have to do the already invasive patdowns?

I wouldn't want an 🧊 agent touching me or my chair for the searches. JFC

I’m considering creating a true crime watched list on my Letterboxd & giving mini reviews of my thoughts.

If that interests you, let me know. And drop your Letterboxd link in the comments so that I can follow you (if we interact on here - no randoms).

LOL. I knew you would.

Meghann (the Bob) has clips on her IG & TT pages - just saw her posting on the bird app.

Where can I watch the full video because this is the kind of legal carrying on I gotta see in full.

We're talking about Afroman in 2026 - the 2000s are BACK, baby!

Had another meeting with someone familiar with filmmaking.

They’re very interested in engaging with me for my doc & allowing me to use their name for leads.

They gave a great response to my concept note/treatment.

Great feedback & energy to receive on a Monday.

Happy birthday!

I’m happy that Michael & Ryan won.

We know they play too much, but they got it right with our faves.

#Oscars

Thank you!

This is the year I’ll start writing my films - a documentary & a feature.

I’ll be on that stage for both.

Speaking it into existence.

#Oscars

I loved seeing the music scene from Sinners on stage.

Misty Copeland was a nice touch.

#Oscars