Raffi
@azaij.bsky.social
Queer Historian • M.A History • PhD Student • Activist • Wife • 🏳️🌈 • Opinions Mine • She/They
Popular culture, speculative fiction, historical memory, identity, sexuality, and politics from the late 20c to the present day
Popular culture, speculative fiction, historical memory, identity, sexuality, and politics from the late 20c to the present day
Quantum Identities is here!
What began as a passion project 18 months ago turned into an incredible exhibit. This case represents over 39 oral histories, 15 written histories & 25 curated objects. Honoring and preserving stories that mattered.
#PublicHistorian
#Exhibit
#LGBTQIA2+
#QueerHistory
What began as a passion project 18 months ago turned into an incredible exhibit. This case represents over 39 oral histories, 15 written histories & 25 curated objects. Honoring and preserving stories that mattered.
#PublicHistorian
#Exhibit
#LGBTQIA2+
#QueerHistory
May 23, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Quantum Identities is here!
What began as a passion project 18 months ago turned into an incredible exhibit. This case represents over 39 oral histories, 15 written histories & 25 curated objects. Honoring and preserving stories that mattered.
#PublicHistorian
#Exhibit
#LGBTQIA2+
#QueerHistory
What began as a passion project 18 months ago turned into an incredible exhibit. This case represents over 39 oral histories, 15 written histories & 25 curated objects. Honoring and preserving stories that mattered.
#PublicHistorian
#Exhibit
#LGBTQIA2+
#QueerHistory
May 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
2025 NCMC Conference
18 months of research summed up in 3 hours. I’m so thankful for everyone who has been apart of this project, and all those who have supported and encouraged me.
Next up: Exhibit #AcademicSky #Museums #GradStudent #Trekademic #QueerHistory
18 months of research summed up in 3 hours. I’m so thankful for everyone who has been apart of this project, and all those who have supported and encouraged me.
Next up: Exhibit #AcademicSky #Museums #GradStudent #Trekademic #QueerHistory
April 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
2025 NCMC Conference
18 months of research summed up in 3 hours. I’m so thankful for everyone who has been apart of this project, and all those who have supported and encouraged me.
Next up: Exhibit #AcademicSky #Museums #GradStudent #Trekademic #QueerHistory
18 months of research summed up in 3 hours. I’m so thankful for everyone who has been apart of this project, and all those who have supported and encouraged me.
Next up: Exhibit #AcademicSky #Museums #GradStudent #Trekademic #QueerHistory
Captain Janeway broke new ground as the first female captain in #StarTrek, challenging traditional male roles in sci-fi. Her leadership & strength paved the way for strong & complex female characters, like #AgathaHarkness. Janeway showed the 🌎 women could lead & navigate complex challenges.
February 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Captain Janeway broke new ground as the first female captain in #StarTrek, challenging traditional male roles in sci-fi. Her leadership & strength paved the way for strong & complex female characters, like #AgathaHarkness. Janeway showed the 🌎 women could lead & navigate complex challenges.
2 years ago, I was in the ICU on a ventilator due to multiple seizures. 2 weeks earlier, I walked out of a lecture and had a seizure on campus, & 3 months before that, I broke my back in 3 places due to a seizure fall.
I’m so lucky to be alive, healthy, & loved. Blessed is an understatement
I’m so lucky to be alive, healthy, & loved. Blessed is an understatement
February 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
2 years ago, I was in the ICU on a ventilator due to multiple seizures. 2 weeks earlier, I walked out of a lecture and had a seizure on campus, & 3 months before that, I broke my back in 3 places due to a seizure fall.
I’m so lucky to be alive, healthy, & loved. Blessed is an understatement
I’m so lucky to be alive, healthy, & loved. Blessed is an understatement
After the last two weeks, we need the laughs.
February 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
After the last two weeks, we need the laughs.
Nothing says recovery quite like my fourth mini back procedure.
Rest. Pain meds. Repeat.
Rest. Pain meds. Repeat.
February 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Nothing says recovery quite like my fourth mini back procedure.
Rest. Pain meds. Repeat.
Rest. Pain meds. Repeat.
Would love to be added to this! First episode is coming out soon and my exhibit is in the works!
January 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Would love to be added to this! First episode is coming out soon and my exhibit is in the works!
#StarTrek fans, make sure you’re following the gronp @startrekshitposti.ng here and on Discord
I just happen to be one of the modmins on Bluesky 🖖🏼
I just happen to be one of the modmins on Bluesky 🖖🏼
January 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
#StarTrek fans, make sure you’re following the gronp @startrekshitposti.ng here and on Discord
I just happen to be one of the modmins on Bluesky 🖖🏼
I just happen to be one of the modmins on Bluesky 🖖🏼
First week of the semester in the books and Sassy has already had enough 😆
January 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
First week of the semester in the books and Sassy has already had enough 😆
I had the opportunity to view my exhibit space today, and it’s beautiful.
I’m excited about this project and look forward to it being shared with the community.
I’m excited about this project and look forward to it being shared with the community.
January 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I had the opportunity to view my exhibit space today, and it’s beautiful.
I’m excited about this project and look forward to it being shared with the community.
I’m excited about this project and look forward to it being shared with the community.
One of my absolute favorite photos of @jemface.bsky.social during our chat #StarTrek
January 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One of my absolute favorite photos of @jemface.bsky.social during our chat #StarTrek
Happy Holidays,
Love,
The Journeys
Love,
The Journeys
December 25, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Happy Holidays,
Love,
The Journeys
Love,
The Journeys
December 22, 2024 at 1:43 AM
During this process, I've learned that expecting the unexpected is key, and humor will help me every single time.
It's all about keeping the mood light and enjoying the moment!
It's all about keeping the mood light and enjoying the moment!
December 21, 2024 at 1:34 AM
During this process, I've learned that expecting the unexpected is key, and humor will help me every single time.
It's all about keeping the mood light and enjoying the moment!
It's all about keeping the mood light and enjoying the moment!
Nothing like spending a Sunday morning chatting about all things #StarTrek.
I now grace your feed with 🖖🏼
#Trekademic
I now grace your feed with 🖖🏼
#Trekademic
December 15, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Nothing like spending a Sunday morning chatting about all things #StarTrek.
I now grace your feed with 🖖🏼
#Trekademic
I now grace your feed with 🖖🏼
#Trekademic
I’ve been reflecting on the interviews for “Quantum Identities” & the courage of those who shared their stories 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Their stories highlight the power of representation, especially in #StarTrek, to help people embrace & accept their authentic selves 🖖🏻
#academicsky #Trekademic #GradSchool #LGBTQIA2+
Their stories highlight the power of representation, especially in #StarTrek, to help people embrace & accept their authentic selves 🖖🏻
#academicsky #Trekademic #GradSchool #LGBTQIA2+
December 11, 2024 at 5:28 AM
I’ve been reflecting on the interviews for “Quantum Identities” & the courage of those who shared their stories 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Their stories highlight the power of representation, especially in #StarTrek, to help people embrace & accept their authentic selves 🖖🏻
#academicsky #Trekademic #GradSchool #LGBTQIA2+
Their stories highlight the power of representation, especially in #StarTrek, to help people embrace & accept their authentic selves 🖖🏻
#academicsky #Trekademic #GradSchool #LGBTQIA2+
Hi Carey! I believe we were on the same panel at MCPA. I'm currently creating an exhibit, “Quantum Identities,” which explores how Sci-fi has influenced LGBTQIA2+ identity formation. I’d love to chat more about the project and these materials.
Here is my contact info 🖖🏼
Here is my contact info 🖖🏼
November 28, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Hi Carey! I believe we were on the same panel at MCPA. I'm currently creating an exhibit, “Quantum Identities,” which explores how Sci-fi has influenced LGBTQIA2+ identity formation. I’d love to chat more about the project and these materials.
Here is my contact info 🖖🏼
Here is my contact info 🖖🏼
My wife just finished making her famous sopapilla cheesecake
November 28, 2024 at 6:51 PM
My wife just finished making her famous sopapilla cheesecake