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...

Any coverage of the UCLA goings-on that doesn’t include the word “extortion” is irresponsible journalism.

I see they’ve chosen UCLA to be their whale. www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/p...?

I’m stunned. But in a good way.

these are not the aces of my youth

I’m packing my stuff, taking the kids, and getting out of this abusive relationship with the Dallas Cowboys.

Calling all Smart Girl smarties. If you want a deeper dive into the book, come hang out with Sam and me! www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...

Had an absolute blast today at Germanna Community College. The students were sooo interested in how to create their own narrative. 🥲

ATTN: folks who identify as first-gen to college professionals. Dr. Williamson and Dr. Wallace wanna holla at you for a minute.

We ask our audience: Was there a book you read during high school that helped shape who you are today? Which book do you think all high schoolers should read now? We'll publish replies in a few weeks.

Bay Areaaaaa. I’m finally speaking right here. Stop by if you can!

Here's some practical advice for anyone interested in spearheading a special collection for first-gens or adult learners on their campus. youtu.be/uzpS6JdaZJg

The wait is over. Smart Girl is now available as an e-book on most major platforms. (Still waiting on Amazon but there are plenty of other places, including Libby!) Tag me when you get yours!

Quick recap of my recent Wikipedia assignment that I teach in a graduate seminar. www.youtube.com/shorts/PNcro...

So happy for Luke Kornet. No way the Celtics were going to be able to match that contract. Spurs fans are going to love Kornet!

Special thanks to my @asklyft.bsky.social driver who carried in my books to the book signing and was so hyped for me. 🥲 I gave him a signed copy. 🫶🏾

Here are the list of songs for the original playlist.

New video is up! Giving some background info on the two playlists that I curated for Smart Girl. One of them is particularly great for book parties; the other more for studying. youtu.be/vm2AW421bU0

So great to see you! 🫶🏾

Minnesota Lynx are a PROBLEM 😳

This is how I'll remember Kristaps Porzingis' time in Boston. His head could literally be split open but he'd still be smiling from ear to ear and bonding with the Garden fans. No player has ever been happier to play for the Celtics, and with Banner 18, KP is a Celtic for life.

Lisa Salters just reported on the broadcast that Tyrese Haliburton's dad confirmed it is an Achilles' injury for the Pacers guard.

The way the Pacers are just manufacturing lemon meringue pie out of dogshit so far tonight

Join @donlemonofficial.bsky.social @jimacosta.bsky.social and me tomorrow, LIVE from 3-6 p.m. for LIVE simulcast coverage of the No Kings Day protests over a certain birthday military parade... youtube.com/live/jc4LiT8...

Lmfao who knew Caruso was the best player on OKC?

At the end of the day, Obi is mad that his shots aren't falling 😅

OKC only down by one. Good sign for them.

I just need to know if OKC has money on this game