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Home Rule and the Fight for DC Statehood Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

The struggle for Home Rule and representation in Congress is a central part of the story of Washington, DC. Join the DC History Center and Wikimedia DC for a virtual edit-a-thon to enhance Wikipedia entries relating to key figures and organizations critical to the history of Home Rule and the fight for DC Statehood. Add and edit pages for activists including: Julius Wilson Hobson, Sr., Josephine Dorothy Butler, Hilda Howland M. Mason, and Anise Jenkins, as well as organizations including DC Statehood Party, Stand Up for Democracy / Free DC, DC Statehood Coalition, and Students for D.C. Statehood.

Anyone and everyone interested in learning how to edit Wikipedia, regardless of experience or background, is welcome to virtually attend. Wikimedia DC will provide training for new editors, while experienced editors can start editing right away. All attendees will learn about citable secondary sources that can be used to create and enhance entries relating to Home Rule and DC Statehood on the world's largest reference website. DC History Center staff will be available to answer questions and highlight resources from the DC History Center collections.

Participation instructions and the Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event.

If you require accommodations for a disability, please email the DC History Center at programs@dchistory.org with your request. We are committed to making events accessible for all participants.

This educational program is supported by a grant from the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia.

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May 15, 2021 10am-1pm

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