Digital Transgender Archive
Raffi Marhaba Oral History
Raffi Marhaba, a non-binary Brazilian migrant, discussed seeking political asylum due to violence based on their sexual orientation and the immigration process to the US. They shared about their identity, the importance of intersectionality and their journey redefining masculinity. Rafi also explained their involvement in radical activism, highlighting transphobia within LGB spaces. They recount their strategies for coping with stress and mental illness as a QTPOC person with trauma.
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- https://nyctransoralhistory.org/interview/raffi-marhaba/
- Citation
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- Identifier
- 00000028p
- Collection
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Oral Histories with People of Color
- Institution
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NYC Trans Oral History Project
- Creator(s)
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Marhaba, Raffi
- Contributor(s)
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Hawks, Carrie
- Publisher
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New York Public Library
- Date Created
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Feb. 26, 2019
- Genre
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Oral Histories
Transcriptions
- Places
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New York
Brazil
- Topic(s)
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Activists
Asylum migration
Bisexuality
Change of name
Childhood
Gender diversity
Immigration
Language
Lesbian identity
LGBTI community
Masculinities
Mental health
Microaggressions
Pronoun
Psychotherapy
Self-mutilation
Substance use in LGBTQ+ communities
Transgender community
Transgender people
Transitioning (Gender)
Transphobia
Verbal abuse
- Resource Type
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Audio
Text
- Language
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English
- Rights
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