Despite its wide reach, content on Wikipedia suffers from the bias of its editors: white, technically inclined, English-speaking men that live in developed, majority-Christian countries. This represents an alarming absence of voices in an increasingly important repository of shared knowledge.
In an effort to change this, the Jake is organizing a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon on Saturday, May 6th, 1 - 5 pm. Our mission is to bring together diverse communities to participate in Wikipedia editing, and improve its coverage of queer people and women of color in the arts.
We will provide childcare, snacks, and tutorials for the beginner editor.
Bring your laptop, powercord and ideas for entries that need updating or creation. No previous Wikipedia experience required!
Stay tuned to our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/439840896369858/ page for updates.
*What:* Improving Wikipedia's coverage on queer and women artists of color *When*: Saturday, May 6, 1 - 5 pm *Where*: Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Art Building #132, 1915 NE Chelan Ln, Seattle, Washington 98105 *Who:* People of all gender identities and expressions are invited to participate. *What to bring:* A laptop and power cord. Access to UW wifi will be provided for non-UW affliated participants.