Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Pride Month

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Event Details

Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible! Join us on June 17th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in editing and/or writing Wikipedia articles of interest to the LGBTQ+ community. Learn the basics of Wikipedia editing and learn more about influential and unsung LGBTQ figures. All experience levels are welcome. It is highly recommended that participants create a Wikipedia account ahead of time.

This program is a hybrid program and will be held in person and virtually over Zoom. Zoom participants should provide their email when registering so that they may receive a link to the meeting room.

Please register and reserve your space below! Light refreshment will be provided.

The San Diego Wikimedians User Group, an affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation, will be giving a short tutorial on getting started with Wiki editing. Afterwards, we will begin editing! Computers will be available. Attendees may bring their own WiFi-enabled devices if they so desire, though in-room outlet space may be limited.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.