In January, @angryblacklady.blacksky.app talked to disability justice advocate @vilissathompson.bsky.social about how true crime narratives can dehumanize disabled victims and misportray their murders as “mercy killings.”

I’m considering this documentary film writing course. It starts on Thursday. Just saw the newsletter about it. Yes - a documentary. Now I have two film bodies of work to dig into. Lol. The price is right for it & it’s only 5 weeks. I can do it, technically. We’ll see.

March 1st is Disability Day of Mourning (DDoM). DDoM centers disabled people who are victims of filicide. DDoM is the influence behind me creating In Mercy’s Shadow. Listen to this episode of @angryblacklady.blacksky.app & I regarding #disability & true crime. rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/01/29/i...

If you need something to read this weekend, learn why making hard decisions was what I needed to do to have a better professional life. Also - a hint at the Who Made It Possible? Series! Read, share, & subscribe! vilissas-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/black-to-t...

In my house, discussing Black brilliance is a 365 matter. This year, I'm dropping the Who Made It Possible? series. #Accessibility colliding with Black (& Women's) History? Give it to me! Playlist ➡️ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackInventors #Access #Disability

Well, what ridiculous news to wake up to. Sigh. The antics of this country never ends.

So happy this is out!

Not gonna lie - some of these scandal ideas are things that would make me consider attending (virtual) church. And some of them sound fun AF. *Wheels away*

One thing I'm glad I do for one of my Notion main pages - have embed a lo-fi video so that I have it on in the background. I like the challenges that have seasonal backgrounds on their videos - get me festive for what season or holiday is approaching.

In light of everything, a reminder: "The most visible layer as a Black disabled person is our Blackness, which is constantly under the threat of scrutiny, assumed guilt, and, as logically follows, persecution." - Tinu Abayomi-Paul in #TheBlackAgendaBook

Waking up to see that that man said the slur 3 separate times during the event - all to Black people, mind you - is why the posturing is absurd. One of those persons is Hannah Beachler, who is the production designer for Sinners. She shared her experience online about it. How does this get worse?

Disabled, need help because of the winter storm? ¿Discapacitade, necesitas ayuda debido a la tormenta invernal? Local aid (ayuda local) try 211, 311, 800.733.2767 Call/text (llame) Disability & Disaster Hotline 800-626-4959 / [email protected] #WinterStorm

Y’all doing a lot of understanding & over-explaining about that slur. #DisabilityTooWhite

I know evil Spock ain’t telling no one what to do.

I don’t think I’ve seen a team deeply hurt to that degree about a loss in a long time. #WinterOlympics

I found a really inexpensive tarot & oracle deck course online, & I had to snag it. Esp since the site is having a cool sale right now. I'm interested in creating my own oracle deck at some point, so this was a nice thing to discover.

I’m glad she’s out. Shouldn’t have been sentenced in the first place.

With the Court’s ruling about the tariffs, I can add reviewing physical products production & distribution centers back on my list for the stationery line. That’s a 2027 focus. Going to see how this all plays out for this year.

I made the decision last year that if I marry, eloping is the way. All I care about - My dress The man / masc person Cake Photos A nice dinner afterwards, and heading to our honeymoon. I loved the weddings I was in/attended, but at this age - I'm not feeding y'all & spending that level of $$.

I finally completed all of my videos for my BHM series. I'm never doing this many videos at one time ever again. LOL Definitely gotta plan out the recordings for that. But I'm happy to do this series. It was a very fun project, & that makes me thrilled.

I'm so ready to watch you & Josh chat! I love this limited series!

I found a teleprompter app that I can use for my scripted videos. This is going to make recording the BHM + WHM series easier. Did a few practice runs with it today & I know the speed I need to have for each script. I feel way more prepared to get this done. I’m ready to film.

Meeting Rev. Jesse Jackson Feb. 2020 was a deep honor. I wish I could’ve shown my Grandma this photo. Meeting a man I read about in the history books is a privilege I’m glad to have had. Rest in power.

NBC airing the NBA All-Stars game early. I’m here for this. I hope they keep this schedule, whether it’s an Olympics year or not.

In the name of disability kinship, Imma have to fight you about this. I’m short - them knees are mine.

Ribbon in the Sky is my favorite Stevie Wonder.

I got my scripts 90% ready to record next week for my BHM series. I'm a tad behind, but not stressed. This has been a fun project to undertake, & that energy is carrying me forward. I'm getting deeper in my video creation bag this year, & I'm liking it.

Lol. Wilding.

Hold up - y'all don't be talking about the #disabled Anime characters enough for me! Which Animes got the disabled characters on deck? (The least problematic in the disabled storyline, the better.)

Convo with a friend’s hubby about making custom sounds for my vlogs + other projects went great! Looking forward to listening to his current sounds to gauge my interest for my work. A nice way to wrap up the workweek - grateful.

I drafted the concept note for the huge project I'm aiming to birth by/in the 2030s for the Conference. It's the longest concept note to date - over 7 pages. I had to get these ideas/convos out of my head & onto paper. Writing it out makes it real. What a great idea this is.

Many true crime creators do care about disability. What’s missing isn’t intent—it’s education. @vilissathompson.bsky.social on how deeper disability justice knowledge could change the stories we tell and lead to better storytelling. 🎧 B*tch, Listen • Out now

I got to sit outside in 70+ degrees weather today. It felt amazing. I worked on my scripts for my Black History Month vlog series & it gave me a lot of joy. Come through warm weather - stay awhile!

I told a friend this morning - what I loved about the Halftime Show was that Benito truly loves his people. His art is a testament of that truth. And it made me emotional. Because I feel the same way about my people in the art I’ve created & will create. 1/2

I completely zoned out of the game after the Benito Bowl ended. Lol I looked at the TV & saw less than 2 minutes in the 4th quarter left. Mmm. Didn’t give a damn about the game. Was only hear to see the yummy Bad Bunny. My priorities >>

Also - can we talk about Ricky Martin?? I’ll keep it clean on the TL, but whew. Forever fine. Him & Bad Bunny - I’ll let you read between the lines of my thoughts. Lol

Loved me some Bad Bunny. The show - incredible. The closed captioning? Whew. We had months to get this right. #SuperBowlLX

Green Day did the song. Hell yes.

You know what's an underappreciated Beyoncé song? Be Alive. It came on the random playlist, & I realized how it's the perfect song for my work life right now. It's now my anthem for the next 2 years. Yes, I'm up - fell asleep too late. LOL.

I think I have the angle for my comic book idea. A social horror. Gotta noddle on it, but it may fit well with the overall theme I’m steering towards. Writing season in the Spring is going to be bananas - film outline, 2 book proposals, comic book brainstorm, & seeking funds/grants.

I think I’ve found my way to engage with audiobooks. Engage with it like a podcast episode. Ironically, I’m listening to a missing persons book centered on the PNW. So that has kept my attention today. I’m determined to get into audiobooks more this year.

For the next two weeks, all I’m watching when aired/streamed- - The Winter Olympics - The Super Bowl (re: Bad Bunny) - NBA All-Stars weekend I can’t wait to just chill with fun things to view.

Hey, you. Yes... YOU!! It's Black History Month. Click the link to listen to two Black women discuss true crime, #disability, & why #disabled #crime stories matter. #TrueCrime #Podcasts #BlackWomen #BlackVoices #BlackHistoryMonth www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2Je...

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition. Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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It's something about talking to older BW that makes me instantly say "yes ma'am," "no ma'am," etc. Reader- I'm 40. Technically, I'm older to some folks now & can be "yes ma'am'd". But I guess my manners are the result of being Southern + Grandmama raised. Not beating the allegations at all. LOL

I told 3 people in my life the grand idea I have that I want to birth in 4 years. Everyone - this is great. Let’s see how we can make it happen. The fact that people just believe in my ideas & don’t question them never gets old. All I hear is - let’s see what can become reality. What a life.

Today’s meetings confirmed that everything I considered doing on the business end for my work I need to do without any reservations. I am going after all of the funds I deserve. My creativity + work will reap the harvest. What a good Hump Day. My goodness.

Have you checked out my appearance on B*tch Listen yet!?! @angryblacklady.blacksky.app & I had a robust discussion about #disability, true crime, and why the violence committed against disabled people can no longer be siloed. Tap in! #TrueCrime #Podcasts #Crimes

Lawd. The Kamala Harris book tour stop for Cola got rescheduled to the Spring. Sigh. This damn snow! But - I’m glad I can dress cute in by then & it won’t be cold. Saving graces. But damn though.