Wikipedia:Meetup/Black Lunch Table/BMCC FEB 2019



Wikimedia NYC in partnership with the Black Lunch Table (BLT) project will host an edit-a-thon focusing on visual artists of the African Diaspora from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in the Hudson Room (off the student cafeteria) at 199 Chambers Street, New York. A training session will be held at the beginning, but help is available throughout the event.


 * Because the campus is secure, you'll need to bring a picture ID and RSVP here for a free ticket so we can add your name to our list for entry.

Some computers will be provided on a first-come, first served basis. If you have one, bring your laptop! Snacks provided.

Event description
Wikipedia NYC + Black Lunch Table (BLT) project at Borough of Manhattan Community College will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles pertaining to visual artists of the African Diaspora. Together we will create historical documents that respond to the urgent need for a reconstruction of the art historical record.

All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. A brief overview of the basics of Wikipedia editing will be given at the start of the edit-a-thon.

About Wikimedia New York City
The Wikimedia New York City organization is an official chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation, known for being the parent organization behind Wikipedia. The goal of the chapter is to support the New York tri-state area with educational initiatives, development of free culture, providing free central knowledge, and advocating for the best interests of the community.

About The Black Lunch Table
The Black Lunch Table (BLT), an official Wikimedia Movement Affiliate, is an ongoing collaboration between artists Jina Valentine and Heather Hart  which intends to fill holes in the documentation of contemporary art history. In its 13 year existence, the BLT has taken a variety of forms relating to this most recent iteration, in the form of the Wikipedia edit-a-thon. BLT’s aim is the production of discursive sites (at literal and metaphorical lunch tables), wherein cultural producers of color engage in critical dialogue on topics directly affecting our communities. They endeavor to create spaces, online and off, mirroring the activity and creativity present in sites where Blackness and Art are performed.

More about BLT here.

About the Borough of Manhattan Community College
BMCC is a college that is alive with ideas and innovation, and supportive of the innate human striving for self-improvement. We offer opportunity to those students who desire it and wish to strive for it.

BMCC reflects the best of downtown Manhattan: the culture of Tribeca, the vibrancy of Wall Street, and the promise of the Statue of Liberty. New York City is exciting and dynamic, and as a BMCC student, you become an integral part of the community.

Our students come from the New York City area, and all over the world. An international college, BMCC has students from over 155 countries, who speak a variety of languages.

More here.

Event details

 * Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
 * Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT
 * Location: https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu Hudson Room (off the student cafeteria) 199 Chambers Street New York, NY
 * Who should attend: Artists, historians, students, photographers, teachers, writers, journalists, curators, visitors, the curious...
 * Experienced or new Wikipedians (We will provide assistance with Wikipedia formatting and syntax)
 * Amateur historians or research pros (We will have a selection of resources available for your use)
 * What to Bring: Your laptop and a friend!
 * Hashtag: #BlackLunchTable #bmcc
 * Etherpad: BlackLunchTable - live doc to keep track of what we are all working on
 * Training: Black Lunch Table Wikipedia Presentation

Agenda

 * Presentation / overview
 * Editing time
 * Goals: Create user account (if new to Wikipedia), create user page with at least one sentence, sign up for editathon on this Wikipedia Meetup page, make at least one edit to a Wikipedia page
 * For more information about ongoing scheduled meetups see Black Lunch Table Meetup page

Uploading photos

 * |Wiki Image Guide
 * Where to find them.
 * Dos and Donts
 * Asking an artist for images.

Black History Everyday
Although our project focuses on visual artists of the African Diaspora, you are welcomed to edit whatever you want for Black History Everyday. Please add an article below that you think we should focus on. These articles are suggested, be sure they qualify according to Wikipedia's NOTABILITY guidlines before you create a new page. Thanks!

Notable BMCC Alumni of the African diaspora

 * Queen Latifah
 * Assata Shakur
 * Gabourey Sidibe
 * Darlene Mealy
 * Cardi B
 * Pam B. Jackman Brown
 * Michael K. Williams

New York City-affiliated artists
'These articles are suggested, be sure they qualify'' according to Wikipedia's NOTABILITY guidlines before you create a new page. Thanks!'''

Attendees

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