In the latest episode of the Smart Girl podcast, I chop it up with The Godmother, Prof. Sharon Harley, from UMD. From James Brown to Wikipedia, we chart how sound and citation build Black feminist futures. Stream the episode and weigh in: www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...

How I’m celebrating National First Gen Day on November 8th!!

The Knicks are tanking better than the Celtics rn.

What does first-gen identity have to do with Dawson's Creek? Let's discuss. youtu.be/sH7SWWUt2-s

Say word.

Women started fandom. Women started fanfic. Women started star Trek cons. Women invented beer, and the novel, while we're at it. Stop trying to erase women from spaces, you stupid, lazy, misogynistic fucks.

From X Files watch parties to dismantling model minority myths, this conversation traces how chosen family and coalition kept us going through UCLA grad school. New Smart Girl podcast episode with THEE Jim Lee, Professor of Asian American Studies at UC Irvine. www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...

Happy National Transfer Student Week! Here are some popular narratives about the transfer student experience. Please reshare. #transfers #nationaltransferweek

My Tribe Media, THEE premiere program of the ADEii Health Foundation, seeks volunteer judges for their annual Catalyst Awards. Judges get to decide their own categories. Please spread the word and message me privately if you're interested. 🙏🏾 #firstgen #transfer #mytribemedia #popculture

Seeing Horford on the Dubs and Smart in purple and gold . . .

OKC definite got cheated on those championship jackets.

Houston needs more ball movement though. I don’t like this 1:1 action.

We need these refs in the WNBA 😅

Since it's National Transfer Student Week, this is a friendly reminder that Smart Girl documents--in detail--my transfer journey through three different schools. You can learn more about it here: www.smartgirlbook.com

Happy National Transfer Student Week to my fellow transfer students! #transferstudentweek #nationalstransferstudentweek #welovetransfers

Trynna demystify breast cancer. After all, WTF do we know? #breastcancerawareness You can check out the entire episode here: www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...

I share my breast cancer journey in the latest episode of the Smart Girl podcast. Sam and I unpack the hidden curriculum of cancer, the importance of mentorship, and finding joy in small rituals and Justin Bieber. #breastcancerawareness www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...

What a time!

Someday I will tell my grandchildren that I got to see A'ja Wilson play with my own eyes.

A'ja Wilson. My word.

whew this is just an ass whooping right now 🤕

Looking for something new to read? There’s a whole bunch of queer fiction coming out this month. From queer horror to sapphic romance, here’s what’s new at Proud Geek this October: proud-geek.co.uk (A list of book titles and authors is available in the alt text) #queerbooksky #booksky

Doesn't help that AT is playing against the Aces and the refs this game.

Kah and Satou need to play good AT THE SAME TIME 😳

@chineyogwumike.bsky.social I need to know where you got this, sis. 👀

Aces need somebody who can match Odyssey's dawgacity. 😤

For me its right message, wrong messenger. The refs do suck. But the Lynx get a very generous whistle. Cheryl is only upset bc they didnt get more. But would have still been upset if this game was called fairly. Phee shouldn't have been the only one in foul trouble. Looking at you, Bridget #WNBA

Two things can be true: 1. The WNBA's officiating has been bad all season. 2. It wasn't especially bad in this game* and not the reason the Lynx lost. * Fouls: Mercury 15, Lynx 14

The new episode is quite timely, as it is about first-gens in graduate school, specifically the McNair Scholars program, which is under attack. This one features the amazing Prof. Tracy Lachica Buenavista. www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...

What's the past six months been like since Smart Girl was published? Here's a two minute recap. Thanks to everyone who has supported and super excited about what 2026 will bring. youtu.be/73vNKl9w2zM

(from My Tribe Media) 💜✨ This Hispanic Heritage Month, our theme is Love & Resilience. This month, we lift up titles that embody this spirit of shaking the table with love, resilience, and truth. 📚💡 #HispanicHeritageMonth #LoveAndResilience #FirstGenForward #RepresentationMatters #tableshakers

Aaron wearing his durag on the Great British Baking Show is just enough to get me through the day.

My Tribe Media has curated a few texts from TRIO alumni. Please help circulate and also incorporate these texts into programming so that the stories are not lost! #TRIOworks

Excited to hit the road (or Zoom) this week and through November. If anyone is going to be in the area, let me know!

"I just want to say, go birds, fuck ICE and free Palestine," "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder at the #Emmys

There is absolutely no reason why A'ja Wilson and the 16 winning streak Aces should just now be playing at 10pm ET. On a Sunday.

Indiana and Atlanta on ABC. The reigning champs, the no 1 overall seed, and the greatest player in the game on ESPN. Tells you all that's wrong with how the WNBA is perceived and marketed.

In this episode, we chop it up with fellow nerd and Gen Xer, Phuc Tran, author of Sigh, Gone and Cranky. www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...

My apologies to Becky Hammon for doubting her earlier this season

Meanwhile Reeves put in players I ain't know was on the roster. LOLOLOL

Aces game plan is to let Hiedeman cook. This is epic.

Wow Cheryl really took out the starters 😯

Love to see T taking over the game! 💓

A'ja said, I heard y'all looking for the MVP 😆

New book coming out this fall! A collection of essays that include specifics on how to incorporate into classrooms and programs.

Friendly reminder that Smart Girl is now available on Audible and most places where you already get your audiobooks. Read by yours truly! www.audible.com/pd/Smart-Gir...

New episode is now live. This one is about Black + first-gen experiences, especially style as resistance and mentorship across the years. #firstgen #blackjoy #style #resistance www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...

This is truly one of the best illustrations of what is happening in America.

I took a minute to create a Wiki page for #StudBudz. It's important to document their impact. Hope that the page continues to grow. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StudBudz

The new episode focuses on the agency of first-gen students and their families as opposed to all of that hoohaa about all that they don't know. This is a particularly good episode for folks in student services. www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...