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Rescheduled for June 19: Amplifying the Soul of Reason Virtual Wiki Edit-a-thon

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    • June 7, 2021 at 12:25 pm #4343
      Alexandra Provo
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      AfroCROWD, NYU Libraries, and the NYU Institute of African American Affairs & Center for Black Visual Culture are coming together to bring attention to Black culture and the African diaspora on Wikimedia platforms. In recognition of Juneteenth and inspired by the 1970s radio show Soul of Reason, this event will train you to contribute to Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.

      Details:
      Date: Saturday, June 19th, 2021
      Time: 1-3:30 pm EST
      Location: Zoom
      Registration: Please register at bit.ly/SORWiki to receive event info and the Zoom link.
      Find more information on our Wikipedia Event Page and our project website.

      Schedule:
      1:00 – 1:30 pm EST: Opening remarks and speakers
      1:30 – 1:45 pm EST: Brief training/orientation
      1:45 – 3:30 pm EST: Open editing in breakout rooms with Wiki coaches: beginner room, collaboratively write Soul of Reason Wikipedia article, Wikipedia editing, Wikidata editing, Wikimedia Commons
      3:00 – 3:30 pm EST: wrap up

      All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC’s Code of Conduct.

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