African-Wikimedians September 2023

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Tweet from Adjoa Linda (@AdjoaLinda)
by Adjoa Linda Fletcher 01 Oct '23

01 Oct '23

Adjoa Linda (@AdjoaLinda) tweeted at 2:52 PM on Sat, Sep 30, 2023: I asked Chatgpt to write a poem from some thoughts and notes I wrote after listening to an African Leader speaking at the UN. https://t.co/zB6ELMVoP5 (https://twitter.com/AdjoaLinda/status/1708193141759639981?s=03) I attended several sessions at Wikimania Singapore that talked about AI. I ordered some books and have been reading about chatgpt since I got home from the conference. Still learning as to how to integrate the two. Will chatgpt actually benefit Wikipedia. I do think chatgpt will make people more educationally oriented.

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Invitation to Participate in DCW's Leadership Development and Skills Enhancement Survey
by Affaf Nasir 01 Oct '23

01 Oct '23

Dear Esteemed Wikimedians, We at DCW trust this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Your unwavering commitment to the Wikimedia movement has played a pivotal role in shaping the world of open knowledge sharing, and for that, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. We are thrilled to extend a special invitation to you to participate in the "Wikimedia Leadership Development and Skills Enhancement Survey." This survey has been meticulously crafted to gather your valuable insights and experiences regarding leadership development and skills infrastructure within our community. Survey Details: Title: Wikimedia Leadership Development and Skills Enhancement Survey Duration: Approximately 10 minutes. Purpose: Your input will be instrumental in guiding our efforts to better support and empower Wikimedians in their leadership journeys. How to Participate: Click on the survey link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv5ycHRfaod6wbj8zvhIfwO8Mq0pALeBC…> here to access the questionnaire. Thoughtfully and candidly complete the survey by 5th October 2023. Rest assured that your responses will be held in strict confidence and used exclusively for research purposes. By participating in this survey, you become an integral part of the ongoing evolution of leadership development and skills enrichment within the Wikimedia movement and of DCW's ongoing project for the same. Your voice matters, and your perspectives are essential. We deeply appreciate your dedication to the Wikimedia community and your willingness to help us continue to grow and thrive. Your insights will directly impact the future direction of our project and movement. Thank you for your time, commitment, and passion for open knowledge sharing. We eagerly anticipate your participation in the survey. Warm regards, Affaf Nasir Affaf(DCW). Email address – affaf(a)dcwwiki.org

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Invitation to episode 31 of WikiAfrica Hour
by Ceslause Ogbonnaya 27 Sep '23

27 Sep '23

Dear all, I am delighted to invite you to the to episode 31 of WikiAfrica Hour, titled, "Wiki Loves Africa 2023: Meet the winners." The winners of Wiki Loves Africa 2023, theme *Climate+Weather*. have just been announced. This episode is dedicated to celebrating them as they share their creative journey as Africans leading up to the point of winning Wiki Loves Africa 2023 international prizes, and some photography/videography tips. We also will learn from the jury what the selection process entailed. Guests include: 1. Sani Maikatanga - 1st prize winner, Wiki Loves Africa 2023 <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Winners> 2. Mohamed Nasr - 2nd prize winner, Wiki Loves Africa 2023 <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Winners> 3. Mohamed Osman - 3rd prize winner, Wiki Loves Africa 2023 <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Winners> 4. Abdullahi Tanimu Abubakar - Best audio prize winner, Wiki Loves Africa 2023 <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Winners> 5. Green Wilfred Somoni - Best video prize winner, Wiki Loves Africa 2023 <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Winners> 6. Alamin Mohammed - Africa Environment video prize winner, Wiki Loves Africa 2023 <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Winners> 7. Bouba Kam's - Representative for Africa Environment Special collection prize winners, Wiki Loves Africa 2023 <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Winners> 8. Eric Chidom - Member, Wiki Loves Africa 2023 Int'l jury <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/jury> Date: 29th September 2023 Time: 4pm UTC Details: http://w.wiki/5dft Regards, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Host, WikiAfrica Hour*

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Fwd: Using AI to Analyze and Organize Oral History
by Adjoa Linda Fletcher 25 Sep '23

25 Sep '23

I thought this might be helpful. It is virtual. AfroCrowd had a brief partnership with the Oral History Master program, and one of their students worked with AfroCrowd for a year. At the Wikimania Conference in Singapore several presentations I attended talked about AI. In 2019, at the Wikimania in Sweden a panel I went to said, pay attention to AI. Take care. So many events are virtual since the COVID lockdowns. This is a blessing. Linda Fletcher-Dabo ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: OHMA Columbia University <ohma(a)columbia.edu> Date: Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 10:34 AM Subject: Using AI to Analyze and Organize Oral History To: <belrivers(a)gmail.com> Register for the second event in our fall workshop series below!͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ *Using AI to Analyze and Organize Oral History | October 5* Register below for the second fall workshop event, Using AI to Analyze and Organize Oral History! <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> *Thursday, October 5, 6:00-7:30pm ET | Virtual Event* <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…>*Using AI to Analyze and Organize Oral History with Chris Pandza ‘23* <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> When transcribed, a modestly-sized oral history project with 20 interviews might produce 270,000 words—almost five novels worth of text. But unlike novels, oral history interviews are not neatly structured into chapters but rather follow the idiosyncratic richness of human memory recall and storytelling. This quality is part of what makes oral history interviews so valuable, but it can also create significant barriers to information access and analysis. Outside of oral history, other fields are approaching challenges related to unstructured human language using natural language processing (NLP). NLP is an AI field that deals with understanding and generating human language. Treating language as data can feel antithetical to oral history’s epistemological and ethical tenets—but does it have to be? To explore this possibility, OHMA alum Chris Pandza set out to organize and analyze the Ellis Island Oral History archive, a collection with nearly 2,000 immigration-related interviews from various projects conducted since the 1970s. Applying AI to the archive, Pandza was able to approach key disciplinary questions at a scale never before possible. For example, how do interview topics relate to project design choices? In practice, how are interview agendas negotiated by interviewers and narrators? Do different interviewers produce measurably different interviews? Through some practical examples, Pandza will demonstrate why and how oral historians might consider NLP and AI tools as part of their toolkit in this workshop series. *Chris Pandza*'s oral history work focuses on using a variety of artificial intelligence tools to analyze, organize—and sometimes generate—oral histories. While an OHMA student, Chris produced Nobody’s Diary, a chatbot trained to emulate his daily audio diaries. For his thesis work, which won a Jeffrey H. Brodsky Oral History Award in 2023, Chris used several tools to organize and analyze the Ellis Island Oral History archive, a collection of nearly 2,000 narrations from immigrants and others whose lives intersected with Ellis Island. Chris graduated from OHMA in 2023 and now manages design at Incite. His research interests include immigration, environmental justice, aging, and memory. *REGISTER HERE* <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> Oral history as a research tool has been at times almost synonymous with a certain kind of interviewing: one-on-one, biographical, long-form, recorded, and intended for the archive. In this series of events <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…>, we will explore other approaches to doing oral history, from using scuba diving to record the stories of underwater landscapes to creating chatbots to elicit oral histories and using AI to make sense of how interviews work. Workshops take place on Thursday evenings (ET) from 6-7:30PM, where each event will include a hands-on experience or interactive space to try out and reflect on these new approaches. Series Lineup Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6-7:30pm *Can AI Collect Oral Histories? Probing a Community-Based Conversational Storytelling Agent to Document Digital Stories of Housing Insecurity* <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> *with Brett Halperin (recording available online TBD)* Thursday, October 5, 2023, 6-7:30pm *Using AI to Analyze and Organize Oral History* <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> *with Chris Pandza ‘23 (online)* Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6-7:30pm *History is not Past - Using Oral History for Policy Change* <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> *with Danita Mason-Hogans (in-person)* Thursday, November 16, 2023, 6-7:30pm *The land that sustains us is the land of the ancestors* <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> *with Kristina Douglass (online)* *All events will be hosted either in person or online via Zoom.* They are free and open to the public with pre-registration required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. *These events are open to all. *You can use this quick survey <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> to let us know how we could make these events more accessible for you. Note that we are able to provide ASL interpretation for any event, but need two weeks' notice. Please contact Rebecca McGilveray at rlm2203(a)columbia.edu with specific access requests or questions. *SEE AND REGISTER FOR SERIES* <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> *FOR MORE INFORMATION*: Please contact Rebecca McGilveray at rlm2203(a)columbia.edu or visit the OHMA site <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65119a7432ae0b782b9fa919&u=htt…> . *Copyright OHMA © 2023. 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🎈Let's Connect Learning Clinic: Understanding the Movement Charter with MCDC
by Bukola James 25 Sep '23

25 Sep '23

Hi Wikimedians, Are there community members in your user group who want to be introduced to the Movement Charter and start participating in its discussion? This is for you! Session in English with Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic interpretation. [image: [Template duplicate the slide you want and create your invite] Invites for learning clinics.jpg] [image: 👉] *What is this session for? *Are you curious about the Movement Charter and how it affects the Wikimedia community? This Learning Clinic is designed to give all community members, especially newcomers, an understanding of the Movement Charter’s significance and how they can start engaging with the discussions and contribute. [image: 👉] *Who is this session for?* Any Wikimedian! [image: 👉] *What** do I need to prepare? * Familiarize Yourself: A brief overview of the Movement Charter <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Frequently_Asked_Questions>on the FAQ will be helpful, even if it's just a cursory glance. Watch the live session on Youtube about the Global Council, Hubs <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItWeX78tv8&list=LL&index=1&t=4s>with the community members. Diff blog about the Global Council <https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/13/a-global-council-for-our-movement/>, Building Wikimedia Movement Hubs Together <https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/27/building-wikimedia-movement-hubs-toge…>. [Optional] full draft text <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/One-page_draft> if you want to read parts of it. [image: 👉] Registration link here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mIHHkltMq4IKZiOcDbNWnvNs95n0qp6HutvBP2_JAF…> . The Google calendar invitation will be sent once you register. The session will be in English and simultaneously translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and French. We look forward to seeing you! Bukola James [image: unnamed (1).png]

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Six films by Rouveroy van Nieuwaal (Togo, Mail, Burkina) available via Wikimedia Commons
by Jos Damen 23 Sep '23

23 Sep '23

*In June 2023, Emile and Maarten (father and son) Rouveroy van Nieuwaal - in consultation with the African Studies Centre Library in Leiden - agreed to choose Wikimedia Commons as a platform to make several of their Africa films available to a larger audience. Wikimedia Commons, sometimes called the ‘image database of Wikipedia’, hosts 97 million files. Africa is under-represented, and so these films, uploaded by the ASCL Library, can help to improve visibility of African life and culture. More information: * https://www.ascleiden.nl/news/six-films-rouveroy-van-nieuwaal-available-wik…

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Watch "The Black BlockChain Summit 2023" on YouTube
by Adjoa Linda Fletcher 22 Sep '23

22 Sep '23

https://youtu.be/9m1pxOzY55Q?si=OABwMXozPRR061p1

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🎈Let's Connect Learning Clinic: Understanding the Movement Charter with MCDC
by Bukola James 22 Sep '23

22 Sep '23

Dear Wikimedians, *Are there community members in your user group who want to be introduced to the Movement Charter and start participating in its discussion? This is for you! Session in English with Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic interpretation. * [image: 👉] *What is this session for? *Are you curious about the Movement Charter and how it affects the Wikimedia community? This Learning Clinic is designed to give all community members, especially newcomers, an understanding of the Movement Charter’s significance and how they can start engaging with the discussions and contribute. [image: 👉] *Who is this session for?* Any Wikimedian! [image: 👉] *What** do I need to prepare? * Familiarize Yourself: A brief overview of the Movement Charter <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Frequently_Asked_Questions>on the FAQ will be helpful, even if it's just a cursory glance. Watch the live session on Youtube about the Global Council, Hubs <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItWeX78tv8&list=LL&index=1&t=4s>with the community members. Diff blog about the Global Council <https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/13/a-global-council-for-our-movement/>, Building Wikimedia Movement Hubs Together <https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/27/building-wikimedia-movement-hubs-toge…>. [Optional] full draft text <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/One-page_draft> if you want to read parts of it. [image: 👉] Registration link here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mIHHkltMq4IKZiOcDbNWnvNs95n0qp6HutvBP2_JAF…> . The Google calendar invitation will be sent once you register. The session will be in English and simultaneously translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and French. We look forward to seeing you! Bukola James, [image: unnamed (1).png]

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Postponing Afrika Baraza to October 6th
by Bobby Shabangu 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Apologies friends, we are postponing Afrika Baraza to October 6th in order to give our francophone community who will be attending the Francophone WikiConvention from 22-23rd September an opportunity to join us. This being the last Baraza edition of the year, which is designated to discuss key steps on the road to finalizing the The Africa Agenda,ahead of Indaba, it’s important that we remain inclusive. Please look out for the draft Africa Agenda that we will be sharing for your review and additional inputs. Kind Regards, Bobby Shabangu, On Behalf of Afrika Baraza Organizing Team

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Afrika Baraza September Edition
by Bobby Shabangu 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

Dear Friends, The journey towards creating The Africa Agenda is gaining momentum. Drawing from the previous conversations we have had at the Afrika Baraza and the recent meetup at Wikimania; we have started a draft, which needs all your inputs to consolidate. In Preparation for the next Afrika Baraza on 22nd September, 2023 (17;-18:30 UTC) The Baraza Working Group is inviting you to review or comment the draft Africa Agenda HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1MlIL4u75GqRPrVuB2hPdb43UuyHbysDQ6XY…> and feel empowered to recommend any missing key items/topics during the next baraza. Kind Regards, Bobby Shabangu, On Behalf of Afrika Baraza Organizing Team

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