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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 12h

Be sure to also check out the @syfysistas.bsky.social official store which supports their Legacy Fund for fan-led social causes at www.bonfire.com/store/the-of... And you can fill out a nomination for the Legacy Fund here!: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Official SyFy Sistas Store | Wear hope. Fund science, stories & STEAM. | Bonfire

Make real impact — every shirt purchased funds Boldly Go Grants for Education & STEAM, Creativity & Fandom, and Medical Support & Causes.

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 16h

I was lucky enough to guest host @trektivism.bsky.social when Heather had something to attend to which means I got to help interview THE @syfysistas.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Episode out now, listen everywhere you find podcasts or check it out here: sites.libsyn.com/501853/the-s...

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TrekTivism: The Syfy Sistas Feat. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

We are joined by the SyFy Sistas who just launched the new round of the SyFy Sistas Legacy Fund! The Sistas have been a huge inspiration and a direct catalyst of our podcast. In this episode Tamia Har...

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SyFy Sistas™️ 🌟SyFy Sistas Legacy Fund Nominations are OPEN @syfysistas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Nominations are OPEN! 🚀 Who should we know about? Nominate yourself or someone else for the 2nd Annual SyFy Sistas Legacy Fund. Nominations are open through October 18. Nominate here: www.patreon.com/syfysistas/p...

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Nominations Are Open: 2nd Annual SyFy Sistas Legacy Fund | SyFy Sistas Inc.

Today, September 18, nominations open for the 2nd Annual SyFy Sistas Legacy Fund. The fund has a new name, but the purpose remains rooted in

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 17/09/2026

NEW WRITING 👀 I finally got my shit together and wrote a little newsletter about the Spectrum of Allies which is a helpful exercise and a better theory of change than "nobody with a bad point of view can ever change their mind" Please read and use and share the links within!!!

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The Spectrum of Allies is Better than Pessimistic Binaries

A theory and tool that can help you rethink the work head

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New Episode alert in celebration of Star Trek’s 60th and the woman behind the Save Star Trek campaign. Without Bjo Trimble, we may not be the fandom we are today! 🖖🏼💖 Also, hopeful messages about the future from Star Trek fans at #STLV!

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Happy Star Trek Day! In 2009, I attended my first Star Trek convention and met one of Star Trek’s finest activists, Leonard Nimoy. I’ve had a wild journey since, including Star Trek community building, podcasting and panel speaking. I’d like to think I’ve made him proud. @trektivism.bsky.social

Matthew and I at the Trektivism booth at STLV

An article about Leonard Nimoy’s fight to get pay equity for the minority cast members of Star Trek

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

In true neurodivergent fashion, I had “house coffee” before going to walk a client’s dog and picking up a “fancy coffee” from Dunkin, only to come home and crash/nap for 1.5 hour. I should know better but still buy into the false narrative that coffee is gonna wake me up LoL

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I finally, FINALLY, have some grant reading and review work to close out the summer. As I told my review team, I'm so grateful money is still going to programs desperately needed in their communities. I love playing a small part in helping grant access to those funds!

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Roddenberry Podcasts @roddenberrypod.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Did you own Star Trek Concordance? 📚🖖⚛️ Bjo Trimble’s love of Trek didn't just inspire her — it helped shape the series! Discover Bjo’s story NOW! 🚀 👉 rdnbry.co/ITRABjoTrimble 👈 #roddenberry #StarTrek #BjoTrimble @ashleyvrobinson.bsky.social

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It’s Matthew’s birthday TODAY! Please consider donating to his nonprofit as a token of appreciation. #Trektivism

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The world would be a better place if we were all more like Dolly. Humility, compassion, confidence, kindness, hope, optimism, giving beyond measure, and forgiving - all describe the remarkable human being she was and inspired us to be.

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I’ve been awake since 3a. I love this for myself! 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 24/08/2026

This is worth reading with how people speak to and about one another on social media in mind "Hopeless people are easy to divide, easy to isolate, and easy to pick off. Hope is the glue that keeps us from cracking when the machine leans on us hardest."

antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com

Hope Is a Weapon

Holding onto hope is one of the most defiant things you can do right now.

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Because there are less grants being awarded and still just as many grant readers, I’ve gotten no grant reading work this summer. I did turn down one offer that wanted to pay me $10 an hour for 40 - 60 hours of work. About to start that Only Fans . . . 😵‍💫

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Why am I suddenly having insomnia issues? So many people seem to be as well.

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Still thinking about all of the people I didn’t get to chat with at #STLV. I was lucky to get in a “drive-by Hi” with many, but I truly do regret not being able to have a few minutes with everyone. Such is Khan life!

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A canine ophthalmologist confirmed yesterday that my 13.5 year old Chihuahua Dean is blind. His health has declined significantly throughout the year and I’m doing the thing where I’m already grieving his loss while he’s still alive. He isn’t suffering, but my heart is. ❤️‍🩹

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Boosting the signal for #NationalNonProfitDay! 🖖🏼 My @trektivism.bsky.social cohost @matthewcimone.bsky.social is the best of the best. He came through for us at STLV, let’s help him help Esther and the women of Sierra Leone.

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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We’d like to offer a huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our table at Creation Entertainment’s #STLV.

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

One of my (human) clients died in May (fun story because I found him) and another just said she’s thinking of giving away her dog. Doing my best to redirect my panicked thoughts about lost income (several thousand dollars a month) to what other opportunities may unfold. Begging the universe for 💵!

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I guess I need to watch Casablanca. (Don’t @ me. I’ve tried. I always fall asleep 🤷🏼)

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

After 2.5 days of sleeping most of the day I’m now awake at 2a but at least I came across this awesome pic of my outfit on Saturday of #STLV. There were SO many of @reforest-kelley.bsky.social’s shirts. Get yours here: willburrowsart.com

Wearing my Trekkies Against Facism shirt at STLV

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Star Trek found family is peak found family 🖖🏼

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

All I’ve done since I got home from STLV on Monday is sleep. I used to plan for an extra two days off to recover and I guess I need to plan for it in the future. That ASDL1 diagnosis sure feels validating right now, esp after the addition of running a booth and nonstop socialization. Still worth it!

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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Big thanks to @edwardjdouglas.bsky.social for helping crew at the booth at #STLV! Excited to see you all today - Saturday - for day 3 of the convention! You might recognize Ed's name as the lead VFX credit on #Backrooms! Congratulations, Ed!

TREKtivism co-host Matthew Cimone with friend and VFX Supervisor Edward J. Douglas

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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Big thanks to @chanda.blacksky.app for being at our booth this week at #STLV and signing her TREKtivism bookmarks! Get them before the are gone!

Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein signing a TREKtivism bookmark featuring a wuote from her episode on the podcast at the TREKtivism booth at STLV

A signed bookmark at the TREKtivism booth at STLV

TREKtivism cohost Matthew Cimone with Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein at the TREKtivism booth at STLV

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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Bjo Trimble! THANK YOU for spending time with us talking not only about the fan campaign you spearheaded to save Star Trek, but also how we all sustain activism. If it weren't for Bjo, it is likely this fandom wouldn't exist. 🖖. Thanks to all who came for the talk! Audio to follow soon! #STLV

Group of trekkies gathered together for a recorded discussion with Bjo Trimble about her activism work. The group is gathered in Vic's Lounge at STLV and giving the Vulcan Salute.

TREKtivism cohosts Matthew Cimone and Heather Rae Barker interview Bjo Trimble in Vic's Lounge at STLV

TREKtivism cohost Heather Rae Barker with Bjo Trimble in Vic's Lounge at STLV

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Team @trektivism.bsky.social put a table together in a matter of days & rocked STLV. Matthew, Paul, Ken, myself & a few generous volunteers spent the week educating, activating & interviewing Star Trek fans about their personal brand of Trektivism. We also interviewed OG Trektivist Bjo Trimble! 🖖🏼

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TrekkerRon @trekkerron.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🖖 Introducing TREK FOR SPACE HISTORY 🚀 I’m combining two things I love: Star Trek + real space history. I’ll regularly offer 3D-printed Trek pieces in exchange for donations made directly to the American Space Museum & Walk of Fame. I provide the prints + shipping. You support the museum.

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I’ll be spending a lot of time on the vendor room floor this year! Please come say Hi! I have stickers! Looking forward to seeing everyone! 🖖🏼

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SyFy Sistas™️ 🌟SyFy Sistas Legacy Fund Nominations are OPEN @syfysistas.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Our Uhura Legacy Pin honors the legacy of Nichelle Nichols. Proceeds support the STEAM Superheroes/PanCAN comic project dedicated to our beloved Subrina. 💜 Meet Marian Smothers and get yours starting Aug. 7 at SyFy Sistas Table #21A 🖖🏾 @steamsuperheroes.bsky.social @pancan.bsky.social

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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

@treklongisland.bsky.social is fast approaching! If you're at the convention, we would be thrilled to have you join the #TREKtivism discussion on June 13th at 5pm hosted by @paulmichaeladams.bsky.social and @adeena.trekgeeks.com - Get passes for the rest of the con at treklongisland.com 🖖 #StarTrek

Advertising image from Trek Long Island featuring a palm tree design with a Risian Horga'hn to fit the theme "What happens on Risa stays on Risa". At the top is the TREKtivism slogan "Applying Star Trek's core values to foster community and encourage social change through volunteerism and acts of kindness"

The title at the top is Spring 2025 East Coast Tour as this is one of several TREKtivism panels on the East Coast this year.

The ad features images of Paul Adams and Adeena Mignogna who will be hosting the panel on June 13th 5:00pm during the weekend of Trek Long Island.

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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

New Episode! In this episode, Professor Mary-Jane Rubenstein - author of "Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race" - explores the dark side of returning to the Moon while holding tightly to our vision for a Star Trek world.

A new episode of the Trektivism podcast featuring Mary-Jane Rubinstein

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Thad @tyranicus.net · 23/05/2026

Star Trek Voyager title card which reads "You Can Skip This One. It's About Chakotay."

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🎃 Killy Witches 👻 @tillybridges.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

sure got me feeling some kinda way that this year's official Star Trek merch for Pride is different from past years there's now zero trans pride options their slogan is Space for Everybody but when you remove all trans options it feels like maybe it's not

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Shop Star Trek Pride Tees, Hoodies, & More

Show your true colors with the new Star TrekTM Pride Collection — where bold style meets infinite diversity in infinite combinations. This vibrant collection features a cozy hoodie, eye-catching t-shi...

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This is what I meant to quote. Just let people have their joy and enjoy things. ALL of the pushback I saw for SFA was literal repetition of what I saw for Discovery - 10 years later and people are saying the same racist, homophobic nonsense DOWN TO THE LETTER. Fuck off with that!

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TREKtivism.org @trektivism.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The @syfysistas.bsky.social are walking tomorrow for Purple Stride raising funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network! Please consider supporting their team by donating at: secure.pancan.org/site/TR/Purp...

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Trek Geeks 🖖🏻🎙️💫 @trekgeeks.com · 24/04/2026

Before "woke" was weaponized, it had power—Black American power. New @syfysistas.bsky.social: Fran and Tamia trace the word's real origins and celebrate how Star Trek has been unapologetically woke since 1966. 🖖 trekgeeks.com/podcast/syfy...

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Aaron Bossig @aaronbossig.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Litigating the distinction between one “man” and one “view” is sidestepping the point. There was a very large community of men able to support this. If I ever find out someone I know was involved in this, I will make you accountable.

Graphic says “me to my husband - people are saying it was 62 million views. Not 62 million men. My husband replies instantly that’s still 62 million too many” it really is that simple.. graphic source is a woman soul

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Seán Ferrick @seanferrick.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

62 million views a month. Huh. Publish the names. Hack the site, do an AshleyMadison, and publish the names. Anyone reading this who doesn't think those men deserve to be skewered is a piece of shit. share.google/vpOigCoN5R4u...

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Exposing a global ‘online rape academy’ that is teaching men how to abuse women and evade detection

CNN exposes an online network of men encouraging each other to drug and assault their partners, and swap tips on how to get away with it.

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This is what an ally looks like 👇🏼 (and why Larry “Dr. Trek” is the best)

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Matthew Cimone @matthewcimone.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Was that factored into the calculations!? 🖖 #Artemis #StarTrek

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Trek Talks @trektalks.net · 10/04/2026

Because of you, it all mattered. Thanks to our incredible donors, guests, volunteers, & everyone who showed up for Trek Talks 5. Your generosity, time, & passion made this community come alive in the best way. Together, we raised almost $90K in support of @hofoco.org & donations continue to come in.

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Rae 🖤🖖🏼✨ @heatherraebarker.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I was expecting to see one legend during Noah Wylie’s Hollywood Star acceptance speech but got two! 😍

Noah Wylie and Jonathan Frakes at Wylie’s Hollywood Star Ceremony

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