Vilissa Thompson

@vilissathompson.bsky.social

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#DisabilityTooWhite Creator • Founder of Ramp Your Voice!, LLC • #Disability_Rights #Consultant • Social Worker • #Writer https://www.rampyourvoice.com/ https://www.vilissathompson.com/ http://patreon.com/RampYourVoice

Dark purple background with the following in white font: Disability Pride is knowing that I matter, in a world that would rather me shut up and disappear.
Light purple background with the following text in dark purple font - Lucky 13
Screenshot of ADAPT National sharing Vilissa's Rewire piece on Facebook. The piece is titled, The Overlooked History of Black Disabled People Racist commenter's statement - Quit usurping our Month! It’s Not about race Religion Sexual orientation It’s about PWD Vilissa's comment - This is why #DisabilityTooWhite still matters 10 years later. The author of the 8 years old piece. Crippled racists are never late in spewing their hate in this community.
Dark purple background with the following in white font: Crip The Future Is my way to pushback against the current political landscape that is attempting to erode the rights of disabled people.
3-photo collage from the Disability in Comics panel First photo - panoramic view of our attendees Second photo - our panel billboard Third photo - a selfie with myself & Stephanie
Red, Yellow, and Blue Retro Comic Bubble Background with the following text - Disability in Comics. Stephanie Williams Vilissa Thompson. Heroes Con. Sat., 6/13 @ 2pm. Room 201
Magenta-filtered monochrome photos of a Black person smiling is shown as the backdrop for the text announcement: “Join Us Now! The Ramp Your Voice! Conference!” Logo: YouTube
A magenta and purple patterned background featuring a color photo of Tinu Abayomi-Paul. The text reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference: Remembrance & Honor: Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward The Tinu Abayomi-Paul Award Starts Friday, June 5, 2026 - 11:30 AM EST | RSVP NOW”
Magenta-filtered monochrome photos of a Black person smiling is shown as the backdrop for the text announcement: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference Remembrance & Honor: Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward Join us Friday, June 5th at 11:30 AM EST RSVP on Eventbrite
Camisha's graphic - A magenta and purple patterned background featuring a color photo of the featured poet: Camisha Jones. The text reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference: Remembrance & Honor: Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward Featuring poetry performance by @1Camisha. Starts Friday, June 5, 2026 - 11:30 AM EST | RSVP NOW”
A brown skinned Black Femme smiling with their eyes closed, is shown as the backdrop for the text announcement: “Remembrance & Honor: Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward Join us - Friday, June 5, 2026, 11:30am EST RSVP on Eventbrite”
A magenta and purple patterned background featuring a color photo of the featured drag performer: Mondo Millions The text reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference: Remembrance & Honor: Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward Featuring a drag performance by @mondomillions_official Starts Friday, June 5, 2026 - 11:30 AM EST | RSVP NOW”
Dark purple background with the following in white font: Update that professional portfolio - whether with new skills acquired or beefing up what’s already there to make it more attractive to prospective clients and employers..
Top: Light purple background with the following text in dark purple font - 5 Days to Go. Bottom: Brown skinned Black femme smiles. Text next to her reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference” Remembrance & Honor | Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward. Save the Date - June 5, 2026.
Quote: "If activism is about liberation and freedom, then you also have to work on accessing your own liberation and freedom by being able to feel pleasure and provide yourself pleasure in order for this work to be sustainable."
The text reads: “Meet the Speakers The Ramp Your Voice! Conference Remembrance & Honor: Remember Who We Are As We Press Forward Opening Ceremony and Invocation Cyrée Jarelle Johnson and Rise Osby Starts Friday, June 5, 2026 - 11:30 AM EST | RSVP NOW”
Top: Light purple background with the following text in dark purple font - 10 Days to Go. Bottom: Brown skinned Black femme smiles. Text next to her reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference” Remembrance & Honor | Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward. Save the Date - June 5, 2026.
Screenshot of the presentation of a cartoonized Vilissa & her "Patron Saint of Boundaries" series.
Top: Light purple background with the following text in dark purple font - 20 Days to Go. Bottom: Brown skinned Black femme smiles. Text next to her reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference” Remembrance & Honor | Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward. Save the Date - June 5, 2026.
Cartoonized image of Vilissa, with the wording: Vilissa, Patron Saint of Boundaries.
Above image: A brown skinned Black Femme smiling with their eyes closed with text that reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference” Remembrance & Honor | Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward Below image: Purple words on a lavender background that reads “We are disabled, not discouraged. We will prioritize our power, passion and pleasure no matter what!”
Top: Light purple background with the following text in dark purple font - 30 Days to Go. Below: A brown skinned Black Femme smiling with their eyes closed with text that reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference” Remembrance & Honor | Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward. Save the Date - June 5, 2026.
A brown skinned Black Femme smiling with their eyes closed, is shown as the backdrop for the text announcement: “Remembrance & Honor: Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward Join us - Friday, June 5, 2026, 11:30am EST RSVP on Eventbrite”
Dark purple background with the following in white font: The right to vote is something that shouldn’t be corrupted; do you part in ramping up your voice if you see that certain communities in your county or state are being unfairly targeted.
Video Description: A Black woman is sitting in a brightly lit room wearing glasses and large earrings facing the camera
Top: Light purple background with the following text in dark purple font - 50 Days to Go. Below: A brown skinned Black Femme smiling with their eyes closed with text that reads: “The Ramp Your Voice! Conference” Remembrance & Honor | Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward. Save the Date - June 5, 2026.
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”
Dark purple background with the following in white font: “Start planning your Spring and Summer shenanigans - make a plan to make it happen!”
A Black Man with loosely curly Afro walk with sunglasses and white cane. The background is green, red, and yellow blocking that reads - “WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE? BLACK INVENTIONS THAT IMPROVED ACCESS”
Rev. Jesse Jackson & Vilissa taking a photo together.
Dark purple background with the following quote in white font: "Going back to the basics — the actions that not only comfort us, but remind us to stop and breathe when the world feels too much."
Confirmation email showing the retention of a ticket to see Bruno Mars in concert.
A 4-photo collage of Vilissa in various settings with her friends and performers, with the words, 2025 Recap, on the bottom right of the image.
Dark purple background with the following quote in white font: "Reclaiming Holiday joy is important to me because it allows me to hold two important realities at once - what this season means to me and embracing the sadness of not having the people I love with me."
Quote from the newsletter - Seeing your childhood favorites at this stage of both their and your lives reminds you that they’ve been a part of the soundtrack of your life for so long.
Photo of Vilissa in front of the elevator replica from the music video.
Purple background with the following text in white: Hootin’ and hollerin’ isn’t the way for me at this age - honey, I’m 40, I’m not raising my blood pressure up because you are acting and looking unfamiliar.
Photo of the chubby witch’s night in oracle deck
Assembly of the various items in the care packages
Vilissa, C, & K in a group picture in front of the wine tour mini van.
Vilissa is smiling at the camera.
Graphic with the following text in gold font - Celebrating Ramp Your Voice’s 12th Anniversary. Thank you all for the continuous support over the years!
Selfie of me. I’m wearing a mask, sleeveless teal top, black shorts, & a gray sweater.
Vilissa with the Cowboy Carter screen behind her.
Vilissa is in front of the ATL sign decked out for the Cowboy Carter Tour
Vilissa is smiling at the camera while wearing her gold jewelry.
3-photo collage from the Disability in Comics panel First photo - panoramic view of our attendees Second photo - our panel billboard Third photo - a selfie with myself and Stephanie
Red, Yellow, and Blue Retro Comic Bubble Background with the following text - Disability in Comics. Stephanie Williams Vilissa Thompson. Heroes Con. Sat., 6/21 @ 1:30pm. Room 201
YouTube music quarterly recap with various artists listed. Kendrick Lamar is #1 with the top artist and the top track.
Josh on the stage wearing a hoodie & jeans