La’Tonya Rease Miles
@smartgirl07.bsky.social
Author of SMART GIRL, first-gen guru. San Francisco Bay Area 🌁 founder | co-founder #ballislife 🍀
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New book coming out this fall! A collection of essays that include specifics on how to incorporate into classrooms and programs.
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If you’re flying into or through San Francisco, and have the time to walk over to the SFO Museum location in terminal 1, I highly recommend their current small-but-mighty “Women of Afrofuturism” exhibit!
December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
If you’re flying into or through San Francisco, and have the time to walk over to the SFO Museum location in terminal 1, I highly recommend their current small-but-mighty “Women of Afrofuturism” exhibit!
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Celtics beat the brakes off the Lakers to the point Bronny got minutes…
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Celtics beat the brakes off the Lakers to the point Bronny got minutes…
My goooodness 😮💨
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December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
My goooodness 😮💨
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Whatever Combat Joe says these days to get the Boston Celtics ready to play, put it in cans and populate the shelves
December 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Whatever Combat Joe says these days to get the Boston Celtics ready to play, put it in cans and populate the shelves
My son and brother are both Lakers fans so this one is personal.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
My son and brother are both Lakers fans so this one is personal.
In this episode, we run it back with two INCREDIBLE students that I met on the road, Liz and Maliah. Not only do they share their connection with Smart Girl, they also tell us what keeps them going everyday.
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Back to School: Smart Girl in the Classroom - Smart Girl
In this episode, LT and Sam are joined by two students from the fall Smart Girl roadshow: Liz Hardy (UCSF) and Maliah Siyoum (SMC). Together, they unpack what happens when Smart Girl moves from the pa...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
In this episode, we run it back with two INCREDIBLE students that I met on the road, Liz and Maliah. Not only do they share their connection with Smart Girl, they also tell us what keeps them going everyday.
www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...
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Why 48 though? That’s so random. 😂
December 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Why 48 though? That’s so random. 😂
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We all just witnessed a big Boston Celtics win in front of a national audience in the only Garden that matters...
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
We all just witnessed a big Boston Celtics win in front of a national audience in the only Garden that matters...
One of the best things that someone has ever said about me. Because honestly, no one wants to focus on struggle and strife all of the time.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
One of the best things that someone has ever said about me. Because honestly, no one wants to focus on struggle and strife all of the time.
www.smartgirlbook.com
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The nominees for the 6th Annual Catalyst Awards have been revealed! Congratulations to every single one of these amazing stories about the first-gen/transfer/adult learner experience. The Awards are hosted by My Tribe Media. #representationmatters
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The nominees for the 6th Annual Catalyst Awards have been revealed! Congratulations to every single one of these amazing stories about the first-gen/transfer/adult learner experience. The Awards are hosted by My Tribe Media. #representationmatters
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BALL GAME!! Strong win for the Celtics and even had to defeat Tony Brothers too.
November 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
BALL GAME!! Strong win for the Celtics and even had to defeat Tony Brothers too.
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New: The Celtics put together their best win of the season on Wednesday night www.masslive.com/celtics/2025...
4 takeaways as Celtics beat Pistons to end historic streak
The Celtics got 25 points from Derrick White in the second half to lead a thrilling win for Boston at TD Garden.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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We need to file a class action lawsuit against Silver specifically for this Lakers floor.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We need to file a class action lawsuit against Silver specifically for this Lakers floor.
I’m in genuine shock.
November 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I’m in genuine shock.
The newest episode of the Smart Girl podcast--one that was requested--is about the business of self-publishing. We welcome author and keynote speaker, @melanieho.bsky.social!
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It’s My Prerogative: Self-publishing, Creativity, and Going Freelance feat. Melanie Ho - Smart Girl
It's a Bruin reunion! This week we welcome fellow Smart Girl and self-published author, Melanie Ho, as we discuss the hidden curriculum of self-publishing. We get into the nuts and bolts: ...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The newest episode of the Smart Girl podcast--one that was requested--is about the business of self-publishing. We welcome author and keynote speaker, @melanieho.bsky.social!
www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...
A MAGA and Trump supporter disrupted my book talk at a public library back in May. Here's what really happened. . .
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Response (and update) on MAGA supporter who crashed my book talk at public library
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November 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A MAGA and Trump supporter disrupted my book talk at a public library back in May. Here's what really happened. . .
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🔈It was down for a minute, but I'm excited to re-announce that the Wikipedia page for @stud.budz is now back. Indeed it was an honor to create the page and to celebrate the movement.💖 I thought it was important to document the impact, especially during this hateful climate. 🏳️🌈 🫶🏾 #studbudz
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
🔈It was down for a minute, but I'm excited to re-announce that the Wikipedia page for @stud.budz is now back. Indeed it was an honor to create the page and to celebrate the movement.💖 I thought it was important to document the impact, especially during this hateful climate. 🏳️🌈 🫶🏾 #studbudz
New essay about my experience teaching Wikipedia in the classroom as a first-gen graduate and professional. My goal in 2026 is to expand this work even further. #celebratefirstgen
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Wikipedia, Graduate Students, and Me: A First-Gen’s Journey
Dr. La’Tonya Rease Miles teaches graduate students in the Santa Clara University Department of Education Leadership. She first incorporated a Wikipedia assignment in spring 2023. I am a proud first…
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November 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
New essay about my experience teaching Wikipedia in the classroom as a first-gen graduate and professional. My goal in 2026 is to expand this work even further. #celebratefirstgen
wikiedu.org/blog/2025/11...
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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:
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What About Your Friends?: Black Feminism & Informal Networks feat Sharon Harley - Smart Girl
We trace how Black feminist networks form, sustain, and transform lives, from a painful academic slight to a thriving community rooted in mentorship, writing, and everyday care. Prof. Sharon Harley (U...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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...
www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...
How I’m celebrating National First Gen Day on November 8th!!
November 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
How I’m celebrating National First Gen Day on November 8th!!
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The Knicks are tanking better than the Celtics rn.
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The Knicks are tanking better than the Celtics rn.
What does first-gen identity have to do with Dawson's Creek? Let's discuss.
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I Don’t Wanna Wait: The Surprising Link Between Dawson’s Creek & First-Gen Dreams
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October 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
What does first-gen identity have to do with Dawson's Creek? Let's discuss.
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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.
October 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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.
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New Smart Girl podcast episode with THEE Jim Lee, Professor of Asian American Studies at UC Irvine.
www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...
October 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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...
New Smart Girl podcast episode with THEE Jim Lee, Professor of Asian American Studies at UC Irvine.
www.buzzsprout.com/2459505/epis...