Calendar
October 15
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Thursday, October 15, 2020
4pm – 5:30pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) for a series of virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thons to help strengthen the quality of the world's largest online encyclopedia and improve the searchability of historic public radio and television collections in the AAPB.
Each meet up covers basic editing conventions and will work though a pre-selected list of content in the AAPB.
No Wikipedia editing experience necessary.
With October 15th being the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, this edit-a-thon will focus on content in the upcoming Latino Empowerment Exhibit. Learn more »
October 29
Smithsonian Women in Finance Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Thursday, October 29, 2020
1pm –3pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Save the date for a virtual edit-a-thon on Women in Finance on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-3:00pm EST where we will highlight women who have been trailblazers in finance, business, and entrepreneurship. The histories of women in these spaces is not well documented online, but they deserve to be told. Dr. Crystal M. Moten, curator of African American history in the division of Work and History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will speak about her work and the importance of telling her stories at the edit-a-thon.
During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women in finance and business in the United States. Ariel Cetrone, Wikimedia DC, will lead the Wikipedia tutorial and beginners are welcome. Zoom link will be sent upon registration.
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia articles. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science. Content on Wikipedia is not even, currently only 18% of biographies are about women. Help us correct that imbalance by editing articles about women on Wikipedia.
This event is collaboratively planned by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States and Wikimedia DC, the regional outreach organization for the Wikimedia projects.
The Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or to request accommodations such as an ASL interpreter or captioning, please email BecauseOfHerStory@si.edu. Learn more »
October 31
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, October 31, 2020
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
November 12
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Voices of Democracy Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Thursday, November 12, 2020
4pm –5:30pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) for a series of virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thons to help strengthen the quality of the world's largest online encyclopedia and improve the searchability of historic public radio and television collections in the AAPB.
Each meet up covers basic editing conventions and will work though a pre-selected list of content in the AAPB.
No Wikipedia editing experience necessary.
With November 3rd as the presidential elections, this edit-a-thon will focus on content in the Voices of Democracy: Public Media and Presidential Elections exhibit. Learn more »
November 16
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Monday, November 16, 2020
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct special business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
December 5
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, December 5, 2020
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
December 6
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Sunday, December 6, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we celebrate another year of Wikipedia activities in the region and talk about what we have in stock for next year! Learn more »
December 11
Smithsonian American Art Museum Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, December 11, 2020
10am –3pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us for a virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon that helps to highlight more artists and stories like those featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's landmark exhibition ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now. The exhibition brings together five decades of innovative printmaking by Chicano artists to explore the social justice-rooted artistic tradition and its contemporary legacy. Many of the featured artists came of age during the civil rights era and channeled the period's social activism into assertive aesthetic statements that announced a new political and cultural consciousness among people of Mexican descent in the United States. Learn how to edit and create new Wikipedia articles in this online editing workshop and work to amplify and expand on articles about Chicanx women and LGBTQ+ artists. All levels of technological proficiency welcome. Learn more »
January 26
Virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thon for Planet Word’s Poets and Writers
WHEN
- Tuesday, January 26, 2021
11am – 2pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Planet Word features over 100 books and poems in our magical library, representing a diverse range of styles, subjects, and historical eras. Some of these writers and works are famous — others are less well known. But they all deserve documentation, and we could use your help! During this workshop, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to create and update articles in Wikipedia. Beginners are welcome.
This event is a collaboration between Planet Word and Wikimedia DC, the regional outreach organization for the Wikimedia projects. Learn more »
January 30
DC Public Education Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, January 30, 2021
10am – 1pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives for an Edit-a-thon focused on DC Public Education. Learn to edit Wikipedia and use the Sumner Archives to help improve the quality of articles related to the history of public education in the District of Columbia.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Learn more »
February 21
African Americans in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon
WHEN
- Sunday, February 21, 2021
12pm –3pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is a joint project between the nonprofit BlackComputeHER.org and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. BlackComputeHER.org is dedicated to supporting computer and tech education along with workforce development for African American girls and women. The National Museum of African American History and Culture recognizes that African Americans have contributed to the United States’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enterprise since the nation’s beginning, yet their names and contributions have been routinely overlooked.
Over the course of two weeks, the Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon will be used to highlight African Americans STEM professionals, specifically, engineers, computer scientists and women in STEM throughout history. We look forward to creating and building information resources for all people interested in African American history and STEM.
Organized by: NMAAHC, blackcomptueHER, and Wikimedia DC Learn more »
February 27
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, February 27, 2021
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
March 1
African Americans in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon
WHEN
- Monday, March 1, 2021
12pm –3pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is a joint project between the nonprofit BlackComputeHER.org and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. BlackComputeHER.org is dedicated to supporting computer and tech education along with workforce development for African American girls and women. The National Museum of African American History and Culture recognizes that African Americans have contributed to the United States’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enterprise since the nation’s beginning, yet their names and contributions have been routinely overlooked.
Over the course of two weeks, the Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon will be used to highlight African Americans STEM professionals, specifically, engineers, computer scientists and women in STEM throughout history. We look forward to creating and building information resources for all people interested in African American history and STEM.
Organized by: NMAAHC, blackcomputeHER, and Wikimedia DC Learn more »
March 6
National Museum of Women in the Arts Virtual Black Artists Matter Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, March 6, 2021
10:00am –1pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
NMWA will join with its partner, Wikimedia DC, to mark Wikipedia's 20th anniversary with the museum's eighth Art+Feminism edit-a-thon focused on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures. We will work to enrich the representation of women artists of color, with an emphasis on women of African descent whose work is included in NMWA's collection.
This event is part of a global initiative to help right Wikipedia’s gender imbalance. In 2019, at least 4,360 Art+Feminism participants created or enhanced over 31,500 Wikipedia pages.
No experience necessary—just be ready with your computer, a motivation to combat gender bias, and a belief in equal access to quality information resources. People of all gender identities and expressions are invited to participate.
Use the hashtags #ArtAndFeminism and #NowEditingAF to share about the event on social media! Learn more »
March 8
WikiGap Edit-a-thon – Kicking Off the Global Campaign
WHEN
- Monday, March 8, 2021
9:00am –12:30pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Welcome to the fourth annual WikiGap Campaign! Join us in celebrating International Women's Day, by working for concrete change: editing and creating Wikipedia articles, and making women more visible online.
We will kick off the WikiGap Challenge, give the floor to experts on gender policies and rights, learn how to edit Wikipedia – or for those of you who already know, spend the time with making some concrete action.
The event will take place via Zoom. Everyone who has registered will receive a Zoom link after registration closes. The initial parts will be livestreamed on Wikimedia Sverige social media platforms, but the following editathon will be restricted to pre-registered users.
Program
Introduction (2pm London time) Training on how to edit (2.30 pm London time) Two hours editing (3.30 pm London time) Anyone who is an experienced user can join a breakout room for editing instead of the training.
March 23
Food Safety and Modernization Act Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Tuesday, March 23, 2021
10am –3pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), enacted by Congress in 2011, is a comprehensive update of federal food safety laws. It addresses preventable foodborne illness, monitors the global food supply chain, and ensures human and animal food safety. Rather than a system that responds to foodborne illness, FSMA works to prevent it. Following its enactment, the FDA created seven comprehensive new regulations to enforce the law. These regulations touch on nearly every aspect of the food supply chain.
We will start the day with remarks from Paul Wester, Director of the National Agricultural Library, and follow with a panel of guests who will speak about the history, context, and future of FSMA. Following the speakers, we will hold a training session for those new to - or need a refresher on - Wikipedia editing. A worklist of FSMA topics and pages will be provided, including growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce; mandatory controls for food facilities; and monitoring and corrective action of intentional adulteration of food.
To close the day, we will hold a question and answer session.
This event is presented by the National Agricultural Library with support from Wikimedia DC. Learn more »
March 25
Wikipedia & Women in Science: Smithsonian Groundbreakers Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Thursday, March 25, 2021
1pm-3pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science.
During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women in science in the United States in connection with the Funk List.
This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution Archives and the Smithsonian American Women's Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States.
April 2
Vaccine Safety Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, April 2, 2021
10am-12:30pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The World Health Organization has named vaccine hesitancy, or anti-vaccination, as one of the top ten threats to global health in 2019. At the same time, the spread of health-related misinformation has fueled concerns about the potential dangers or inefficacy of vaccines.
Wikipedia is an important resource for up-to-date, accurate vaccine information, and it is currently one of the most frequently visited sites for healthcare information worldwide. NewsQ’s KNoW Science initiative has partnered with the WHO’s Vaccine Safety Net and Wikimedia DC to help expand Wikipedia’s existing vaccine-related content.
As a part of these efforts KNoW Science and Wikimedia DC are organizing a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to evaluate and improve Wikimedia content about vaccines, including vaccine safety.
The event will be open to anyone interested in promoting accurate vaccine information online. Training will be provided -- so no experience is necessary to join the event! Learn more »
April 17
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, April 17, 2021
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
May 8
Malayalam Vaccine Safety WIkipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, May 8, 2021
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The World Health Organization has named vaccine hesitancy, or anti-vaccination, as one of the top ten threats to global health in 2019. At the same time, the spread of health-related misinformation has fuelled concerns about the potential dangers or inefficacy of vaccines.
Wikipedia is an important resource for up-to-date, accurate vaccine information, and it is currently one of the most frequently visited sites for healthcare information worldwide. Malayalam Wikimedians are now conducting a month-long edit-a-thon to expand Malayalam Wikipedia’s vaccine-related content. The partners in this initiative are NewsQ’s KNoW Science initiative, WHO’s Vaccine Safety Net, Wikimedia DC and Centre for Internet and Society.
The event will be open to anyone interested in promoting accurate vaccine information online. Training will be provided in Malayalam and English- so no experience is necessary to join the event! Learn more »
May 15
Home Rule and the Fight for DC Statehood Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, May 15, 2021
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The struggle for Home Rule and representation in Congress is a central part of the story of Washington, D.C. Join the DC History Center and Wikimedia DC for a virtual editathon to enhance Wikipedia entries relating to key figures and organizations critical to the history of Home Rule and the fight for DC Statehood.
Anyone and everyone interested in learning how to edit Wikipedia, regardless of experience or background, is welcome to virtually attend. Wikimedia DC will provide training for new editors during the first hour. Experienced editors can start editing right away. All attendees will learn about citable secondary sources that can used to create and enhance entries relating to Home Rule and DC Statehood on the world's largest reference website.
Participation instructions and the Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event.
This educational program is supported by a grant from the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia.
May 18
WikiAPA Edit-a-thon: She/They Edition
WHEN
- Tuesday, May 18, 2021
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science. During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women/non-binary/transgender people of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage in the United States.
This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States. Learn more »
May 31
100 DC Women editing contest
WHEN
- Monday, May 31, 2021
All the time
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us in our attempt to add 100 articles about women in the greater DC area to Wikipedia to celebrate WMDC's 10th anniversary. The contest lasts the entire month of May. Use the hashtag #100DCWomen to post your contributions on social media. Learn more »
June 12
Vaccine Safety Wikipedia Edit-a-thon in Spanish & English
WHEN
- Saturday, June 12, 2021
11:00 – 1:30pm eastern time
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Wikipedia is an important resource for up-to-date, accurate vaccine information, and it is currently one of the most frequently visited sites for healthcare information worldwide. NewsQ’s KNoW Science initiative has partnered with Wikimedia DC and Wikimedia Mexico to help expand Wikipedia’s existing vaccine-related content in Spanish and English
As a part of these efforts KNoW Science and Wikimedia DC are organizing a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to evaluate and improve Wikimedia content about vaccines, including vaccine safety.
The event will be open to anyone interested in promoting accurate vaccine information online. Training will be provided -- so no experience is necessary to join the event!
June 26
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, June 26, 2021
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
July 27
Wiki Focus: Black Women in Food History Edit-a-thon presented by the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative
WHEN
- Tuesday, July 27, 2021
1:00 – 3:30pm eastern time
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The stories of Black women in food can educate and embolden future generations, but only if their legacies are discoverable. On July 27 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern, join us for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon that will address the marginalization and omission of Black women’s stories by creating or adding to Wikipedia articles about their personal histories and inspiring careers in food businesses, culinary education, writing, advocacy, philanthropy, and beyond.
Don’t know how to edit Wikipedia articles? No worries, we’ll train you during the event! With these new skills, you’ll be able to help us better represent and share the stories of women like LaDeva Davis (featured above) who had her own program on PBS in 1976 called, “What’s Cooking?” During the show, she prepared budget-friendly, highly nutritious meals that appealed to wide audiences. So popular was her show that PBS broadcast it in over 100 locations across the country, making Davis one of the first Black women to have her own nationally syndicated public TV cooking show on PBS.
Honoring her role in food TV history, the museum included Davis’ image on the “TV Chefs Wall” in the FOOD: Transforming the American Table exhibition. Learn more »
May 31
100 DC Women editing contest
WHEN
- Monday, May 31, 2021
All the time
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us in our attempt to add 100 articles about women in the greater DC area to Wikipedia to celebrate WMDC's 10th anniversary. The contest lasts the entire month of May. Use the hashtag #100DCWomen to post your contributions on social media. Learn more »
June 12
Vaccine Safety Wikipedia Edit-a-thon in Spanish & English
WHEN
- Saturday, June 12, 2021
11:00 – 1:30pm eastern time
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Wikipedia is an important resource for up-to-date, accurate vaccine information, and it is currently one of the most frequently visited sites for healthcare information worldwide. NewsQ’s KNoW Science initiative has partnered with Wikimedia DC and Wikimedia Mexico to help expand Wikipedia’s existing vaccine-related content in Spanish and English
As a part of these efforts KNoW Science and Wikimedia DC are organizing a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to evaluate and improve Wikimedia content about vaccines, including vaccine safety.
The event will be open to anyone interested in promoting accurate vaccine information online. Training will be provided -- so no experience is necessary to join the event!
September 10
History of Statistics
Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, September 10, 2021
3-5pm ET
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
We are partnering with the American Statistical Association's History of Statistics interest group to improve coverage of this area on Wikipedia and related sites. It's free and if you are new to Wikipedia we will show you how to get started. Learn more »
October 8
WikiConference North America
WHEN
- Friday-Sunday, October 8, 2021
TBD
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Annual conference of Wikimedians in North America Learn more »
October 12
Land Matters: Understanding Heirs' Property, A Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Tuesday, October 12, 2021
10am-3pm ET
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us for a two-part event to explore the complexities of heir property and learn about organizations working to prevent land loss Learn more »
October 28
Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Women Innovators in Aviation and Spaceflight
WHEN
- Thursday, October 28, 2021
1pm-3:30pm ET
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science. During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women in aviation and spaceflight. This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States. Learn more »
November 6
Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: African American Artists, presented by PNC Arts Alive – Delaware Art Museum
WHEN
- Saturday, November 6, 2021
11am-2:30pm ET
WHERE
- Delaware Art Museum - Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend
2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE
Join us to help to edit and create articles about African American artists and curators that are featured in the museum's exhibit, Afro-American Images 1971: The Vision of Percy Ricks. Training for new editors will be provided. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT.
November 10
Edit-a-Thon for Democracy: Accountability for Lying to the Courts and Congress
WHEN
- Wednesday, November 10, 2021
12pm-3pm ET
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
A healthy democracy requires that the public can reference a complete, trustworthy, and accessible historical record of events related to government activity and interactions between government officials and the people from whom they derive their authority. Beyond equipping people with the tools to better understand how various economic, social, and cultural dynamics influence our democratic infrastructure, history also provides clarity about various players within our political landscape and the impact they have had.
The period between 2017 and 2021 was tumultuous, and recent enough that its documentation on Wikipedia is incomplete. Given Wikipedia’s importance as one of the rare places where the American public can meet to both write and read a shared reality, Protect Democracy and Wikimedia DC are organizing a series of Edit-a-Thons centered on civic engagement and historical documentation. By recording the notable impact actors have had on the U.S.’s democracy and making it easily accessible, you can help empower the public with information of important past events, creating both a recognition of positive influence and accountability for misdeeds.
This first event of our series will focus on instances of actors misleading and obstructing the courts and Congress. During this Edit-a-Thon, training as well as suggested sources will be provided so that attendees of all experience levels—both in terms of Wikipedia editing and U.S. democracy—can participate.
November 15
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Monday, November 15, 2021
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
January 20
Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: 100 Women in Science at the Smithsonian
WHEN
- Thursday, January 20, 2022
1pm-3:30pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
During this event, attendees will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia and help combat the gender gap on Wikipedia by updating and creating articles related to the history of women in science at the Smithsonian. This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States. Learn more »
January 23
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, January 23, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
January 27
Advancing Equity Through Food and Nutrition Security Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Thursday, January 27, 2022
11am - 3pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The American food system is often unequal and inefficient; numerous agencies regulate it with little interconnection, resulting in a broad range of simultaneous issues: food insecurity and waste, obesity and hunger, and agriculture speeding climate change that threatens agriculture, among other issues. Laurie Beyranevand from the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at Vermont Law School will discuss the Blueprint for a National Food Strategy and other CAFS resources. She will also examine opportunities for addressing equity-related food and nutrition issues and the need for a cohesive national approach to food system regulation through legal and scholarly research.
Our keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III, Black Church Food Security Network founder. He will describe their work on connecting churches and Black farmers to create alternative food systems that address systemic issues of racism and climate change.
The afternoon session consists of an optional Wikipedia editing training session and editing time to focus on food systems and food insecurity.
Please register on Eventbrite. The confirmation email from Eventbrite will include the Zoom link and password to access the event. Full-day attendance is not required.
For more information please visit the Wikipedia page and consider creating a username if you wish to edit.
January 29
Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: History of 19th Century African American Education
WHEN
- Saturday, January 29, 2022
10am-1pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us remotely and help improve and create Wikipedia content related to the history of African American education in the 19th century. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Training will be provided for new Wikipedia editors. Presented remotely by Charles Sumner School Museum and Archive and Wikimedia DC. Learn more »
February 1
Wiki Focus: Black Women in Food History
WHEN
- Tuesday, February 1, 2022
1pm-3:30pm
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The stories of Black women in food can educate and embolden future generations, but only if their legacies are discoverable. Our Wikipedia edit-a-thon will address the marginalization and omission of Black women’s stories by creating or editing Wikipedia articles about their personal histories and inspiring careers in food businesses, culinary education, writing, advocacy, philanthropy, and beyond. This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Learn more »
February 7
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Monday, February 7, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
February 24
ART library deco edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Thursday, February 24, 2022
12 PM-3 PM EST (11AM - 2 PM, CST)
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Did you know that Wikipedia is an openly editable resource? Any can edit or improve Wikipedia articles, even YOU! Join us virtually on February 24th and help improve and create Wikipedia content about African American artists from Texas. No editing experienced is necessary. Training will be provided. This event is presented by ART library deco with support from Wikimedia DC. Registration is required. Learn more »
February 26
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Saturday, February 26, 2022
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we celebrate another year of Wikipedia activities in the region and talk about what we have in stock for next year! Learn more »
March 11
History of Women in Statistics Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, March 11, 2022
3-5pm ET
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us at the History of Statistics Wikipedia Edit-a-thon and work on Wikipedia articles related to women statisticians and the history of women in statistics.
March 19
African Women Artists Wikipedia Edit-a-thon presented by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art
WHEN
- Saturday, March 19, 2022
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Celebrate Women’s History Month and create and edit new Wikipedia entries for Africa’s women artists in Wikipedia. Training will be provided. A Wikipedia account required; click here to create an account prior to the event.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
March 31
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fun Edit-a-thon presented by National Trust for Historic Preservation
WHEN
- Thursday, March 31, 2022
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics.
Join the National Trust for Historic Preservation online for a virtual Edit-a-thon focused on organizations and communities who have received grants from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Learn to edit Wikipedia and use a variety of resources from the National Trust and beyond to help improve the quality of articles related to Action Fund awardees and their connection to Black history.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
March 31
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Increasing the Representation of Women in STEM
WHEN
- Thursday, March 31, 2022
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Increasing the Representation of Women in STEM Description Did you know that only 19% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women and only 10% of Wikipedia’s editors identify as women? In celebration of Smithsonian’s Women’s Futures Month, help improve the uneven representation of women in STEM and the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries during this Wikipedia edit-a-thon.
At this edit-a-thon, attendees of all experience levels collaborate to learn how to edit Wikipedia together by updating articles related to women in STEM from the #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit, a collection of 120 statues of women in STEM. Rese Cloyd, Director of the Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology at AAAS, sets the stage by highlighting the importance of representation of women in STEM.
This event is presented by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative in conjunction with the #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit.
April 28
WikiGap 2022 - Women, Health & Environment Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Thursday, April 28, 2022
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT (1:00PM - 4:00PM UTC)
WHERE
- House of Sweden (DC), Swedish Residence (NYC), and online
WikiGap 2022 - Women, Health & Environment Wikipedia Edit-a-thon Description Knowledge is power, and Wikipedia has the potential to colour our view of the world. But there is great imbalance between men and women on the website, like in society at large. There are four times as many articles about men as there are about women.
We want to change this.
Join us and help to close Wikipedia's gender gap by editing and creating Wikipedia articles about Women, Health & Environment.
Training for new Wikipedia editors will be provided.
This is a hybrid event with in-person sessions in New York and Washington, DC as well as a virtual session for those who wish to attend remotely. Please bring a laptop if planning to join us in-person.
The event is organized by Wikimedia DC, Wikimedia NYC, the Embassy of Sweden to the United States, Sweden’s Consulate General in New York, and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations.
Schedule
09:00 – 09:45: Interactive Studio Chat with Sweden's UN Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström, Sweden's Consul General Camilla Mellander, Sweden's Ambassador to the US Karin Olofsdotter, and Ms. Åsa Regnér, Deputy Executive Director of UN Women.
09:45 – 10:30: Training session with Wikimedia
10:30 – 12:00: Edit-a-thon with Wikimedia (Participants, on sight and online, will create and edit Wikipedia articles about women in Wikimedia)
Together, we want to bring about a more gender-equal internet – and a more gender-equal world!
May 20
Wikimedia Hackathon, DC in-person social event
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- Friday, May 20, 2022
Evening
WHERE
- TBD
TBD
Wikimedia Hackathon, DC in-person social event
May 21
Wikimedia Hackathon day
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- Saturday, May 21, 2022
All day
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- TBD
TBD
Wikimedia Hackathon, DC local event
May 19
WikiAPA Edit-a-thon: We are Here
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- Thursday, May 19, 2022
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
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- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us to learn how to help increase the representation of Pacific Islander and Asian American people on Wikipedia
Take this opportunity to get involved with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative by joining us for the WikiAPA Edit-a-thon: Are Here Edition. This edition focuses on the stories of Pacific Islander and Asian American women, and nonbinary, transgender, and third gender people in APAC’s forthcoming anthology, We Are here: 30 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Shaped the United States, which will come out on October 18, 2022, from the Smithsonian Institution and Running Press Kids.
As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many who are looking to learn about art, history, and science. However, less than 19% of Wikipedia biographies in English represent women, and less than 10% of Wikipedia editors identify as women. There are considerable gaps on Wikipedia related to Asian American and Pacific Islander history as well as topics about transgender and nonbinary people. You can help correct these imbalances by contributing to Wikipedia.
During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. No prior Wikipedia experience is required.
This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States.