Vilissa Thompson, Author at Prism

stock color photograph of a Black woman in vibrant blue jeans and a green hoodie sitting in a wheelchair and holding a digital tablet

Race

Why do we fear sharing personal joy on social media?

by Vilissa Thompson May 12th, 2023May 11th, 2023

Gender, race, and disability affect who gets to express joy—and who gets punished for sharing it

Disabled boy wearing face mask writing while sitting on his wheelchair in class

Gender & LGBTQIA+

Hostility to children in the US helps maintain an unjust status quo

by Vilissa Thompson March 1st, 2023May 3rd, 2023

Resolutions without flexibility or kindness can repeat ableist ideals

by Vilissa Thompson January 18th, 2023January 23rd, 2023

color photograph stock image of a black woman in a white and grey jacket and light blue jeans sitting in a wheelchair looking at her phone

Race

Twitter’s meltdown isn’t a punchline for disabled communities

by Vilissa Thompson January 6th, 2023January 23rd, 2023

color photograph of a black woman sitting in a wheelchair, taken from a side-front angle. the frame is close, only showing part of the person's lap and their hand on the wheel. a mask hangs by an ear loop from the wheelchair armrest

Race

Navigating the pandemic is only one of the hazards disabled people face when flying

by Vilissa Thompson December 19th, 2022January 23rd, 2023

photo of a disabled person with light brown skin and curly short hair sitting in wheelchair and looking at camera while using laptop computer

Economy & Workers' Rights

Disabled students need better support from career services in higher education

by Vilissa Thompson December 9th, 2022December 12th, 2022

Gender & LGBTQIA+

Q&A: Life-long educator Pat Kelsaw on aging and encouraging intergenerational bonds

by Vilissa Thompson November 22nd, 2022January 23rd, 2023

Black female teacher with short grey natural hair helping teenager student. Both are wearing face masks

As burnout worsens for educators, Black teachers face intersecting challenges

by Vilissa Thompson October 24th, 2022January 23rd, 2023

Sick African American boy blowing nose while sitting wrapped in a blanket on mother's lap at home.

Race

Black mothers discuss continued struggles in year three of the pandemic

by Vilissa Thompson May 17th, 2022May 3rd, 2023

Gender & LGBTQIA+

For disabled women of color, telehealth has been a pandemic lifeline

by Vilissa Thompson April 12th, 2022April 13th, 2022