according to CNBC.The youngster is already highly accomplished, having been part of the USA team that went to the 2021-2022 Deaflympics in Brazil, where she won a silver medal as part of the 4×100 women’s track relay team.
She was also the valedictorian at the Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington, DC, according to the National Association of the Deaf.the sign language interpreter is not fking around pic.twitter.com/zezhJ0QTsI“I value the opportunity to make it possible for all deaf people to enjoy these songs, and not have them miss out on the full Super Bowl experience,” Miles told CNBC’s “Make It” prior to the Super Bowl.“(It’s) not only for me to share this experience with the whole world, but to really bring that empowerment to millions and millions of black deaf people all over the country who’ve never really seen that before.
I feel that is truly lifting every voice, even my voice,” she continued.Miles’ performance while interpreting RiRi’s show quickly blew up online, with one TikTok gaining 3.5 million likes and 15.2 million views by Monday morning.#superbowl #rihanna Twitter similarly went wild for Miles — with some even saying she outshone Rihanna herself.“Girlie ATE the ASL performance for Rihanna’s Superbowl Halftime Show,” one new fan cheered.“SUPER BOWL ASL Interpreter Justina Miles WERK WERK Worked the Halftime Show,” another chimed in, referencing Rihanna’s track “Work.”“Hold up… Why did the ASL translator one-up Rihanna during her own performance?!” a third admirer asked.Despite it being her first Super Bowl appearance, Miles has previously gone viral online, showing off her signing skills.
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