Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Black History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

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Black History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.

Learn how to become a Wikipedia editor and spend time contributing to articles on African American history and Baltimore industry with guidance from experts. No experience necessary.

Laptops are required. Please bring your own. Wikimedia has two laptops to loan. Reserve one by emailing info@wikimediadc.org.

Lunch will be provided.

When

Sunday, February 10, 2019 12:30PM-3PM

Where

Baltimore Museum of Industry

1415 Key Highway

Baltimore, MD 21230

Register

Register here with Eventbrite'

Please sign in

This is for use on the day of the event.

1) Select 'Sign in'

2) Scroll down on the page that follows and click 'Save changes'.

Your username will automatically be added to the list of attendees.

Presentation

Coordination

Etherpad for this event

Please use Etherpad to let others know what you are currently editing. Please remember to type 'Done' or 'Finished' when you are through making changes. REMEMBER TO PUBLISH (SAVE) OFTEN.

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