“Give Yourself Some Grace” - A’ja Wilson’s Advice For Readers Of “Dear Black Girls”

[@Reciprocity_Soils]

"You gotta go through it to grow through it." Brilliant, wonderful role model for all girls (and boys too).

[@bookbwitched6823]

IKR? And old woman with a fangirl crush. She's the Greek Goddess sprung to life. She's certainly worthy of a Wonder Woman movie. Her voice is fantastic. Wonder if she read her own book on audio. I'll buy it & give it to my granddaughter. I'll let you know. I'm going to need a copy of that statue ~ I'll be writing a new character into my next goddesses, witches & saints book for my granddaughter. But she won't be getting that statue. LOL

[@mizzou1016]

You know she’s a racist black supremacist, right?

[@carlosquintero8322]

OMG! What an astonishing human! Her intellect, her talent, her grace, her beauty.

[@juanmachado1844]

We love her here in Vegas. She is amazing!!

[@cameronreid7745]

SC native, USC grad, and USC employee here - we are so proud of you A’ja!!!! Thank you both for representing South Carolina so humbly, intelligently, and passionately ♥️🖤♥️

[@thespicypimp423]

A'ja is the perfect combination of class and grace.

[@kevindolin4315]

What a smile! That would light up an entire neighborhood.

[@LaurieBergem]

A’ja, your message of believing in and caring for yourself, loving others and putting one foot in front of the other on the pathway of life-is for ALL women and men. I am a white woman in my seventies, doing some healing now, and seeing you on Colbert today had me weeping and knowing that-YES WE CAN❤ Thanks for your inspiration. Gotta get your book ❤

[@arkadeyellow2931]

Delightful interview. Smiled all the way though. Colbert can make any interview interesting and she has a sparkling, positive vibe. I didn't know who she was, but now I'm a fan.

[@jaymike3302]

And he can also be an unfunny jerk.

[@matseporamaboli4275]

She is spot-on about adversity💯

[@BoomsRiddico4868]

A beautiful woman all around!!

[@milkan.8552]

What a great inspiration! Thank you A’ja for writing a book to inspire black girls and girls everywhere! 🙏🏾

[@franklinblack2716]

Love for my "sista"..❤

[@jaymike3302]

But she's named after a song by 2 white guys.

[@sandragoodman2059]

"Adversity is like fertilizer for greatness."

[@JoshHani]

beautifully phrased statement.

[@bookbwitched6823]

Compost Happens.

[@ntjekes]

That’s profound🍀

[@22Phantasm]

As outfits go, this one was perfect for A'ja. She looked stunning, and also she's such a charming and genuine soul.

[@GrahamCrannell]

seriously 10/10 outfit

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

That yellow is perfect for her. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during these trying times.

[@franklinblack2716]

Queen

[@dhornjr1]

God, she's stunning. Beautiful and intelligent - a deadly combination.

[@bookbwitched6823]

I'm an old white woman & :I've got a new fangirl crush! Greek Goddess sprang to life. Wonder Woman saves democracy & America.

[@michellesmith9522]

@@bookbwitched6823love it

[@darrenoliver1825]

❤ we seea​@@bookbwitched6823

[@LeeJames-eo5cw]

A wonderful BLACK QUEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you so much. May God continue to Bless You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jaymike3302]

But she's named after a song by 2 white guys.

[@marialolesen8046]

What a positive force in the world. She’s such an inspiration. Her talent, personality, beauty and presence makes her a force to be reckoned with.

[@charlieinjapan]

Well she was fantastic 😍

[@bookbwitched6823]

IKR! Greek Goddess sprang to life!

[@mcpbaa3000]

@@bookbwitched6823 No kidding. She sure brought her A game.

[@mellod5615]

Love seeing A'ja on her press tour. Can't wait to read the book. ❤

[@dynamicpisces]

Thanks for having this beautiful young woman and fierce athlete on your show! Loving your interviewee list recently🥰🥰

[@astorian2077]

G.O.A.T! Incredible role model!

[@Rachel-roze]

Facts

[@gardenstate2480]

Goooo Aja what a great interview

[@beth3519]

Love her!! She’s definitely a good example and so true to herself ❤️

[@tracythayer9434]

This woman is gorgeous and thoughtful.

[@scotcity]

She's so pretty and elegant

[@sophiabright8371]

Great speaking voice with a beautiful giggle!!! She's really awesome.

[@stephenjames2951]

Very genuine.

[@roberttaylor6694]

A'ja Wilson is truly a beautiful young lady!

[@billzbounce]

Yes she IS..!!

[@BryanLee]

Wow Stephen has a formidable (undefeated?) record now at wastepaper basketball. I feel like early on he'd just get lucky but by now he's got experience.

[@joannakasper5486]

The man is a writer, I feel he's had a lifetime's worth of experience at throwing screwed up pieces of paper into wastepaper baskets. 😁

[@autumnnicole7746]

What an amazing and inspiring woman!

[@BasesLoadedLacquer]

what a treat she is! i, too, have my sweet MeMe tattooed on my wrist. 💙 wishin nothin but success for a'ja. and ps -- that suit is fiyah! 🔥💛

[@bookbwitched6823]

I've been fangirling her myself. Wonder Woman? Greek Goddess sprung to life? Barbie 2? Her voice, her poise & that dress! This old white granny is thrilled with her. My grandchild has her 'Yaya' on her wrist too.

[@violin245]

I love Aja!!! The queen!!

[@bookbwitched6823]

I have her as Greek Goddess ~Wonder Woman incarnate. Her voice too. Queen Asia the new Nefertiti works too.

[@TheLemon333]

Found the bot .At least it says nice things.@@bookbwitched6823

[@mizzou1016]

Lmao Yall pathetic slurping up them celebs like sheep. Yall must have voted for Kamala

[@StarvingMyselfToLIFE]

The true face of the W...Beauty, charisma, well spoken warm spirit true leader....Difference between over hype and true substance.

[@ebonyjackson5777]

This book is outstanding! It's so honest and unapologetic!! It gives us permission to feel, to think, and just BE!!! MVP!!!

[@pa7957]

Wonderful human :) very graceful. Stephen is also such gentleman :) lovely interview !!!

[@zhenshanren6249]

“Waking up every day with a smile on your face is a win in itself.” Love that

[@NovaEverly-u7z]

Love seeing A'ja on her press tour. Can't wait to read the book.

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Stephen’s joy on winning was superb lol what a wonderful soul she is this was so lovely !!

[@helenoftroy1227]

Love me some A’ja Wilson! Getting her book ASAP! Also can’t wait for the WNBA season to start. Let’s go Las Vegas Aces!

[@flacieasanders3910]

Rocked that outfit! Yessss!!! Go head Black Girl!!

[@staceybryceadams9276]

Right!! Be yourself it will pay off in the long run!!

[@Musik216]

A'ja is a whole vibe💜

[@ZeldonSinghIsFly27.]

HE HAD AN ADVANTAGE FOR THE GAME AT THE TABLE!

[@darwinlemon2963]

I'm really starting to gravitate towards this woman!!

[@kentekuzan]

fr! the media needs to let the rookies chill and grow and give her more shine-- she's as talented as she is personable

[@vikb3131]

Aja looks so lovely. That color looks so good on her.

[@cathyhere7015]

Wow 😮 She’s gorgeous inside and *out* Thank you ☺️

[@WellreadSneakerhead]

A'ja is a superstar! 😍🤩

[@mikeglassburn]

Cheers to the neuro-diverse community! Way to be awesome, A'ja!

[@blaiseutube]

I obviously don't get out enough because I never heard of A'ja Wilson. 🤯 What a magnificent person!

[@NellieKAdaba]

I never heard of her either. You're not the only one.

[@edwardhartley1429]

What a woman!

[@franklinblack2716]

As a huge Aja fan, to learn some personal things about this Queen is truly amazing.. All girls and women and men should learn Grace and class from her..❤ example

[@Rose-p5m1v]

What a lovely lady! My youngest granddaughter struggles with dyslexia too. “To thine own self be true”.

[@aaronfleming4176]

Beautiful and brilliant

[@HonestLeighSpeaking]

Amazing story, beautiful person and spirit. And flat out baller! She should have knocked over his bowl! 😂🤣😂

[@bookbwitched6823]

What an incredible woman! Goddess for dang sure. Her voice! Marvel? Barbie 2? Aquaman's Jason Mamoa & Asia the magnificent? New granny crone girl crush! I want a copy of that Asia statue! I'll be naming a new character after her but first this old white woman needs to buy the book. I have added quite a few new fangirl crushes this month. Thank you Stephen & crew.

[@kd4495]

I love A'ja so much not only a MVP but a class act.

[@PAVEL--JAKL]

She looks great..😍

[@sihhwork7795]

You can tell she appreciates life and knows she's truly blessed.

[@DrShonTV]

She’s so inspiring ❤❤❤ Great interview A’ja

[@This_Guy_970]

Her and Sydney Colson crack me up together.

[@Jewel0612]

I love A'JA ❤

[@lindseyshindler6594]

She’s incredible ❤

[@silverjade10]

Her contralto is so velvety.

[@carolinebcollier]

Yes! I love her speaking voice. Very pleasing to listen to!

[@blessedone3605]

I love u A’ja but I am from the better Carolina of the North ❤. Our BBQ is loved around the world just like u. NC folk love u too

[@anotherguy4815]

Aja is absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@AJ-id2qf]

She is a great player and a likable person. Easy to root for.

[@JakeWillisMusic]

These two representing SC proud here!!

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Brilliant interview! Love A’ja!

[@peachesandpoets]

Goshs she's a charmer

[@redzbass6254]

Generational Talent 🥳

[@nikie224]

Wonderful interview! Personality and look are both on 10!! Love this so much! Can't wait to read the book!

[@FortyNightsMusic]

What a resplendent young lady.

[@Jack0fAllTrades]

The wind 😂😂

[@steenrasmussen2371]

She have understand what life is

[@aaronfleming4176]

Love you so much 😘😘 Aja Wilson

[@nathansellers3870]

She's amazing, good job SC

[@Jack0fAllTrades]

Love the interview

[@joycediggs4617]

What a lovely Sista'! ❤

[@akmediascope]

Asia! She's so gorgeous and gracious! I just love her

[@bookbwitched6823]

I'm thrilled with her too. Wonder Woman saves democracy & America. Her voice too! Gobsmacked.

[@mikehowza]

The face of Women’s basketball.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I've never watched Women's basketball I think.

[@amusicment4829]

Yay, nice Steely Dan Aja … and great guest

[@dceplay]

Glad I wasn’t the only one who caught the intro music reference.

[@ElimanGibba]

Good natured,smart & talented. I wish girls in the Third World are touched by such treasures if the opportunity presents itself.

[@Damaged262]

G dang, she’s inspiring. As a 5 foot 7 inch white guy, I’ll keep putting one foot in front of the other, though I’ll probably never make it to the WNBA, I’ll probably not make it to the NBA either but I’ll keep putting that one foot in front of the other.

[@YoussoufaConde]

A'ja Wilson c'est une reine légendaire en NBA et l'histoire en NBA parlera ton nom plus inchallahu ❤❤❤❤❤

[@falconeyes9668]

She's a KILLER on the court, a sweetheart off the court. Jerry Rice vibes maybe? Jerry DOMINATED as the GOAT of his position as WR and was a true gentlemen off the field. EVERYONE loves Jerry Rice (even Cowboy fans) and every WNBA fan has to appreciate A'ja Wilson.

[@mizzou1016]

Lmao no. I’d destroy her one on one and I never played beyond high school

[@pgknippel]

KILLER outfit!

[@MerrrryBeth]

Sweet interview! ❤

[@walterlv01]

This woman is a Boss

[@mistressmozart]

my friend Aja is also named after the Steely Dan song

[@ericthompson3982]

What a great heart and intelligence.

[@VincentGordon-ev6sy]

I'm so happy you've been picked to be the wnba spokesperson 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@arthurmalonell115]

Beautiful lady 😊

[@user-sw7my6kp7g]

Wow, Wow, Wow. Legs!

[@bookbwitched6823]

IKR? Stunning & her voice! I have her as a Greek Goddess. Wonder Woman springs to life & saves democracy. The new Goddess Queen Nefertiti.

[@helenoftroy1227]

IKR! Listen! If I had legs like A’ja Wilson, you couldn’t tell me nothing. I’d be soooo obnoxious. That’s why I’m 5’3”. 😂🤣🫣

[@bookbwitched6823]

@@helenoftroy1227 I hear you! She's incredible! And I'm not even jealous, she worked for those legs, that brain & is using the entire package, bless her. Ok. A little envy but mostly I'm thrilled for her.

[@sophiabright8371]

Colbert's UNDEFEATED!!!

[@Justforfunmarle]

Great interview! I’m buying the book. ❤️

[@paulchez5102]

I didn't know who you were before I got into WNBA teams and of course you know the reason I found these great female players. (Caitlin) However, I recognize greatness in Aja and will absolutely watch all her games moving forward. She was rookie of the year and averaged over 20 PPG to kick off her WNBA career. She's amazing. Good luck the rest of the season and many more.

[@thelionness20]

Love her!!

[@terrancekayton007]

That was a fun and informative interview. Looking forward to reading the book and getting it for my nieces, too!

[@youuuknooow7699]

Outstanding leader!!!!!!!🏌️‍♂️⛳

[@skulkap45]

She's awesome...

[@Willcrochet]

Can't wait for the next WNBA season!

[@mauriceroundtrree3738]

Dats my girl I just love her and she can ball her ass off omgoodness an beautiful