WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.

I decided to expand the free offerings I have for moms on my site this year. Because who doesn't need some more support? Just put finishing touches on what I'm calling Wednesday Wind Down. Chat, journaling, learning a new anti-anxiety tool, and a meditation. I love this work. wholehumanmama.com

I know my week will go well because this is THE first thing I saw. Let this be the week of ruckus before the long Holiday weekend.

"Sinners" just won at the Golden Globes for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

I just finished His & Hers. YOOOOO. So fucking good. This was exactly what I needed.

Thanks to a follower on IG, my earworm for today is - Come Together, Tina Turner’s cover from 1971 Paris. I live here now. This is my life. And yes, I’m ready for Act III.

How are you feeding Cosmo’s opp?!? I’m on Cosmo’s side for this.

Though I’m still on Holiday break, I plan to work on the scripts for my first Black History Month vlog series. I have a name for it. I know what I’m covering. It’s something I haven’t seen someone do, which excites me. I know y’all will enjoy it. It’s a kick ass idea.

I started watching His & Hers while on the porch this afternoon. Baby. I’m locked in. Tessa Thompson - too fine & broody.

I'm doing a free virtual writing workshop on January 29th! Come through! www.eventbrite.ca/e/telling-th...

Went to get a cover for my Kobo & a planner pouch from a Canadian shop. Had to pay almost $30 in tariff fees. The way I shook my fist like an old man at how this country is screwing merchants with this BS. Trash ass timeline we're living in. But still happy to support my abroad planner shops.

Him not mixing the cheese fully in the grits made my soul sad. Lol

Thank you for this. Unc is the energy we all need to have at this time. A "bunch of bitches" - exactly, Unc. That's what they are, in full.

The endorsement for Old Yellers is sending me. Lol. The old dogs at the shelter line - perfect. Lol.

Rest in power to Keith Porter who was murdered by an ICE agent in Los Angeles. It’s terrible that his name is just now being circulated, but now that it is, continue to say his name.

In being hype about the new music & tour, I played 24K Magic for the first time in a long time. That song. Still gets me going. So glad Bruno is back with the music. Something to look forward to this year, for real.

his name is Jonathan Ross and he shouldn't get a good night's sleep for the rest of his life www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...

Renee Good was murdered because the Trump administration is a death machine

i'm not being mean to you... truth is a love too valuable to miss

all because the weight of truth is a burden to heavy to bear

These people will kill you

Black folks are not being "mean" to you when we are truthful concerning the historical pathologies of your kinsmen... Truth is the greatest love

Every time I tell someone that I don't have any travel plans, something comes up that I want to do. Now I'm doing the presale for the Bruno Mars concert. May have to travel out of state for this since I have a potential event for the dates closer to me. But I want to be there.

A pair of reminders for this moment, courtesy of Audre, Angela & the birds 🪶

Devastating.

1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts? Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from. Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!

Finally. Someone is getting some movement to get these clowns out of here.

Though I miss my staycation, it’s nice to be back home. I needed that week away. Feeling recharged & rested. I’m still OOO until the 20th. So ✌🏾 until then.

Watching the Critics Choice Awards has me eager to dive back into my writing projects. I want to have my film script written & my now 2 book proposals done. I’m happy that 2026 will be my writing year - I’m ready for my pen to make its mark in telling the stories that must be shared.

What in the actual hell is going on?!?

I’m excited to hang out with my friend on my last day of the staycation. But… the weekend is all mine until then. Another day of being a cat has been successful. Lol. I love this so much.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame special on ABC tonight is so damn good. Very glad I’m here watching it. A great way to start the new year off. 

I’m basically a cat on this staycation. I eat. I nap. I clean myself. I dilly dally. I have no schedule. I love this for me. I gotta do my Holiday staycation regularly going forward.

Happy New Year!!!

I wanted to check out Don Lemon’s NYE live stream. It’s so chaotic lol. Perfect energy for NOLA, where the party’s at. Watching Don & having Ryan Seacrest on my tv are a good night.

Hey y'all!   2025 is coming to an end, and I wanted to recap some of my #travels and adventures for the 2nd half of the year!  2026 - be filled with more travel, fun, & memories for your girl!   🎥 ➡️ youtu.be/cOjlBklKexM?... #2025Recap #Concerts #BirthdayTrip #WheelchairUser

Immediately imagined this here. LOL.

As AI grows less and less detectable in music, we as lovers of human creation have to talk about how we arrived to “I Run.” My latest for @avclub.com! www.avclub.com/ai-music-slo...

I love the weird days between Christmas Day & New Year Day. Feels very lawless as an adult. This is the vibe I need.

After a busy Christmas week, I finally got a real rest day. No packing or sorting. Real couch potato time, with a nap. I needed this.

Good morning & Happy Kwanzaa! It’s the last Friday of 2025 - whew. Can’t believe it.

I love the gifts I received and the gifts I got myself. This Kobo Libra Color is going to be so fun to use. I plan to read + film scripts on it (researching & studying scripts), read + mark up my own film script & book drafts, journal, & possibly create Kobo-specific notebooks for the shop.

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

Happy Holidays! For the last #newsletter of 2025, I shared why reclaiming joy during the Holiday season matters to me as I remember those who are no longer here with me to celebrate. Like, subscribe, & share! vilissas-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/it-s-been-... #HappyHolidays #Grief #ReclaimingJoy

🤣 I left too soon on the thread. Lol This is what the queer babes say to me when I tell them I like men. Merry Christmas to us for the gift of Solomon. Lol

It’s Christmas Eve, Solomon. But also - yes.

By the grace of the Creator, I got everything on my list today completed. IDK how, but it is done. My mind is fully at ease. This bed is going to feel so damn good in a couple of hours. My god. I can't wait.

Happy Sunday Happy Winter Solstice Happy Yule Happy Negro Solstice Happy Christmas week