Black History Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon Kick Off Event

Representation matters: not just on our screens, but in the information and data we share. This February, join your library in celebrating Black History Month by improving coverage of Black histories on Wikipedia--and new this year, Wikidata!No prior editing experience is required.

Join us Feb 7, 1-2:30 pm ET for a kick-off event featuring these speakers:

Moderator: Mark Campbell, assistant professor of music and culture (U of T Scarborough)Cheryl Thompson, assistant professor of creative industries (X University)Collette "Coco" Murray, PhD candidate and African/Caribbean arts-based educator (York University)

Register for the kick-off event.

Every Friday in February, join your library for facilitated editing sessions on Zoom: you can learn the basics or get a refresher on editing Wikipedia and Wikidata, then learn and write alongside others who are passionate about improving digital coverage of Black histories and experiences.Register for the weekly editing sessions.

You can also join the event and edit at your own pace throughout the month. For full details, visit theBlack History Edit-a-thon event page.

This event is organized by U of T Libraries, York University Libraries, X University Library, and Toronto Public Library. We look forward to seeing you!