We all heard in school not to cite Wikipedia. But it has its uses. As the world’s largest reference site, updated collaboratively by thousands of editors, Wikipedia is an incredible tool that millions of people around the world use for quick information.
The lack of resources about DC’s fight for representation means that everyday Wikipedia users are missing the chance to learn about the key people, organizations, and moments in the history of Home Rule and the fight for DC Statehood.
This is your chance to help educate others about the history of the fight for DC Statehood. Join the DC History Center and Wikimedia for an edit-a-thon focusing on this central story of Washington, DC. Create and edit pages for activists including: Julius Wilson Hobson, Sr., Josephine Dorothy Butler, Hilda Howland M. Mason, Hector Rodriguez, and Anise Jenkins, as well as organizations including DC Statehood Party, Stand Up for Democracy / Free DC, DC Statehood Coalition, Veterans United for DC Statehood, and Students for D.C. Statehood.
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WHAT ELSE?
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop for editing. The DC History Center has limited laptops available onsite. Please contact us at programs@dchistory.org to reserve one, subject to availability.
- To save time, make your username in advance following the instructions in the confirmation email.
- Food and drink are NOT permitted in the Kiplinger Research Library. Please plan accordingly.
- This program is in person and masks are required.
- If you require accommodations for a disability, please email the DC History Center at programs@dchistory.org with your request at least two weeks before the program. We are committed to making events accessible for all participants.
