Wikimedia’s gender trouble is well-documented. While the reasons for the gender gap are up for debate, the practical effect of this disparity, however, is not. Content is skewed by the lack of female participation. This represents an alarming absence in an increasingly important repository of shared knowledge.
Let’s change that. Join us for a communal updating of Wikipedia entries on subjects related to art and feminism and people of the African Diaspora. This event is open to the public. AfroCROWD is partnering with Art + Feminism for this event as part of Wiki Project African Diaspora. Thank you also to the volunteers of Wikimedia NYC.
We will provide tutorials for the beginner Wikipedian, reference materials, childcare, and refreshments. Bring your laptop, power cord and ideas for entries that need updating or creation. For the editing-averse, we urge you to stop by to show your support. People of all gender identities and expressions, particularly transgender, cisgender, and gender nonconforming women, are invited to participate.
Location: Columbia University Jerome Greene Annex, 410 W 117th St, New York, NY 10027
All are welcome to edit online or in person: People of all gender identities and expressions, particularly transgender, cisgender, and gender nonconforming women, are invited to participate. Please ask your fellow attendees for their pronouns of choice!
Please bring a laptop with you! Bring your laptop, power cord and ideas for entries that need updating or creation. For the editing-averse, we urge you to stop by to show your support.
ALSO: Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Safe Space Policy!
Want to LEARN how to edit existing articles that need content? Start here! ----->2,000 Stubs
Have a NEW page in mind? We strongly encourage new editors to begin by working in their Sandbox
If you do choose to begin a new article, please check with an experienced Wikipedian before starting to ensure that it meets notability requirements.
Once you have done that, use the form below to create a Draft article or select a subject below:
✓Please check with a WikiFacilitator before starting new pages – recommend beginners start by learning to improve existing pages vs. starting new pages
