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.