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Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Black History Month

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Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Black History Month

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Wikipedia is the largest online encyclopedia in the world. With millions of articles, thousands of editors, and decades of research, it has become a trusted resource for getting first-look information in dozens of different disciplines. Please join us on Monday, February 27th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm to learn to edit Wikipedia pages while featuring famous and significant Black Americans. All experience levels are welcome. It is highly recommended that participants create a Wikipedia account ahead of time.
Light refreshment will be provided.
Can't make February 27th? We'll be hosting similar events on the following dates, with more to come next quarter!

  • Monday, March 27th - Women's History Month
  • Monday, April 24th - Arab American Heritage Month

Please register and reserve your space below!
The San Diego Wikimedians User Group, an affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation, will be giving a short tutorial on getting started with Wikipedia. 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.

Please RSVP at this website:
https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/wikipedia-edit-thon-black-history-month

COVID-19 safety measures

Event will be indoors
This is an in-person event. From https://www.sandiego.gov/coronavirus : "Beginning Tuesday, March 22, 2022, facial coverings will be optional for all City employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors and visitors while working or on City property. This change is in accordance with Cal/OSHA and County of San Diego requirements. Please note: COVID-19 positive or exposed employees who meet early return to work criteria, must wear a facial covering for a total of 10-14 days after exposure, date of
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.
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