Vilissa Thompson, Author at Prism - Page 2 of 3

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

Attendees enter the convention center during Comic Con Special Edition in San Diego, California, November 27, 2021

Politics & Democracy

How events can prioritize disabled attendees’ safety

by Vilissa Thompson March 22nd, 2022March 22nd, 2022

Race

Black women are celebrating their love of wine by creating their own spaces in the industry

by Vilissa Thompson February 23rd, 2022February 23rd, 2022

Gender & LGBTQIA+

For Black queer femmes, redefining Blackness and queerness are revolutionary acts

by Vilissa Thompson February 3rd, 2022February 3rd, 2022

Race

Disabled activists warn that a ‘return to normal’ threatens increased accessibility through virtual and hybrid events

by Vilissa Thompson December 28th, 2021December 29th, 2021