Wikicurious: Black Broward on Wikipedia
by Wikimedia NYC
Saturday, June 13
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Wikicurious: Black Broward on Wikipedia is a beginner-friendly edit-a-thon on Black & Afro-Caribbean Broward history.
Wikicurious: Black Broward on Wikipedia is a community editing event on Saturday, June 13 from 12pm - 4pm at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) focused on improving Wikipedia’s coverage of Black and Afro-Caribbean history, and Broward County, Florida. Participants will work collaboratively to create, and improve articles related to local history, cultural landmarks, notable individuals, and community institutions across Fort Lauderdale, Historic Liberia, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and surrounding areas.
This beginner-friendly event welcomes both experienced Wikimedians and newcomers. Participants will receive training on how to edit Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
Hosted by Wikimedia NYC, in partnership with Broward County Library, the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), and WikiLatinos, the event will draw from local archives, oral histories, and special collections.
All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct.
About Wikicurious:
Wikicurious is a beginner-level series that trains participants how to edit and participate on Wikimedia wikis and sites. Wikicurious started in 2024 with events throughout NYC and has since expanded nationally. Wikicurious is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
About WikiLatinos:
We aim to add and enhance Wikipedia articles about topics relevant to Latino culture and heritage, both in English and Spanish. We also aim to build a Latino presence on Wikipedia.
Please Register here AND on our Wikipedia event page.
Attendees will need a Wikipedia account to edit pages. Please create your account (in the top right corner) before the event. Please note that Wikipedia usernames are public. It is recommended for you to use a pseudonym or nickname for your username, rather than your real name.
Equipment: Please bring your own laptop to edit.
Refreshments: Light bites and drinks will be provided.
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
| Mon, May 11 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | Closed |

