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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 4d

In August, Wikicurious & WikiLatinos held Editing to the Beat at the Miami-Dade Main Library. The goal? Edit articles about Caribbean & Latin Music. A highlight was special guest @titopuentejr!

Here’s a new highlight video of the event: youtu.be/e6NsHVY14PI

Wikicurious: Editing to the Beat (With Special Guest Tito Puente Jr.)

At this bilingual event held in Miami on September 30, 2025, attendees engaged with projects such as WikiProject Latin Music and WikiLatinos, and had a chance to edit on both English and Spanish…

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 5d

New York City is hosting Wikiconference North America Oct 16-19, and we're excited to share that @craignewmark.bsky.social will be joining us!

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Craig Newmark (@craignewmark.bsky.social)

I'll be speaking to 300+ attendees from the US, Mexico, Canada, Central America & the Caribbean @ WikiConference N America '25 in NYC, Oct 16-19! We'll discuss how trustworthy knowledge can empower…

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 6d

On Sep 19, we held Wikipedia NYC 400 Edit-A-Thon: Nueva Yol to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. Participants worked on new, existing pages about Latinx New Yorkers & history, including #NYC400 campaign. BIG thanks to latinxprojnyu.bsky.social for hosting, partnering w/ us, and to artist Mars Ramos

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Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States @wikilovesmonuments.us · 7d

#WikiLovesMonuments 2025 has started in the U.S.! 📸 Through October, help document history and improve Wikipedia by contributing your photos of historic sites.

Ten photos will be selected to win a prize and go on to the international competition! 🌍

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October 1st to 31st, Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States 2025. Photo by MichaeldDPhotos, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 9d

The registration deadline for WikiConference North America 2025 is tomorrow, Sept 30th, and we're unfortunately already sold out! 😮 But don't worry, you can register for a virtual ticket and join us online or join the waitlist for in person participation: wikiconference.org

Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 15d

2) At Wikiconference N America (Oct 16-19), the CUNY team will also examine how leaning into Wiki platforms helps unlock CUNY’s (and NYC s) archival history. Read more about the Wikimedian-in-Residence program at @CUNY.edu here:

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Wikipedia Is Giving Academic Resources New Life Online

CUNY is working with Wikipedia to feed the information ecosystem more accessible, deeply researched articles on a variety of topics—including some fading from public memory.

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 15d

1) How does #GenAI shape Wikipedia editing? Next month @ Wikiconference N America (Oct 16-19), members of @cuny.edu’s Wikimedian-in-Residence project, w/ support from @craignewmark.bsky.social Philanthropies, share how genAI is used in a Wikipedia-based writing course.

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 22d

Join developers, designers, and #Wikipedia enthusiasts from Oct 3rd to 5th for a weekend of creative hacking! We're building games and interactive experiences powered by the world's largest encyclopedia 🕹️💻 Apply to attend here: wikigamejam.org

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 22d

Join us this Friday!!

The Latinx Project @latinxprojnyu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for an exciting collaboration with @wikimedianyc.bsky.social for our NuevaYol Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon.

📍Friday, September 19, 2025 | 5 - 8pm at 20 Cooper Sq.

RSVP required: www.eventbrite.com/e/wikipedia-...

Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 26d

In this episode of the @CUNY Indoor Voices Podcast, CUNY @CraigNewmarkPhilanthropies Wikimedian-in-Residence and WM NYC chair Richard Knipel explores facilitating community engagement in documenting history and culture for CUNY citizens, New Yorkers, and the world. Listen at: tinyurl.com/43n7uzez

Episode 112: “Wikipedia is the CUNY of the Internet”

Welcome to Season 9! I am a proud citizen of the CUNYverse and I feel especially fortunate to be here right now. CUNY is in the middle of a three-year, Mellon Foundation-funded project called Culti…

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us in NYC! 🍎🏙️

On September 8, we’ll be unveiling the newest findings on representation across children’s TV from 2018 to 2024. From depictions of leadership and careers, to the inclusion of diverse, nuanced characters, we’ll share the latest on what young children are seeing on screen.

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Did you know Latinx communities remain underrepresented on #Wikipedia?

On Friday, September 19, we’re teaming up with @latinxprojnyu.bsky.social to host Wikipedia NYC 400 Edit-A-Thon: Nueva Yol, featuring food, art, and Wikipedia editing.

Register here:

Wikipedia NYC 400 Edit-a-thon: NuevaYol

Dive into the world of Wikipedia editing, with a focus on Latinx histories, communities and people in New York City.

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Did you know Latinx communities remain underrepresented on #Wikipedia?

On Friday, September 19, we’re teaming up with @latinxprojnyu.bsky.social to host Wikipedia NYC 400 Edit-A-Thon: Nueva Yol, featuring food, art, and Wikipedia editing.

Register here:

Wikipedia NYC 400 Edit-a-thon: NuevaYol

Dive into the world of Wikipedia editing, with a focus on Latinx histories, communities and people in New York City.

nyc400nuevayoleditathon.eventbrite.com

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Aug 18

We’re excited to report that our partners at @cuny.edu @craignewmark.bsky.social Wikimedian-in-Residence project recently presented along with Wikimedia NYC at #Wikimania Nairobi, the 20th edition of the Wikimedia movement's annual conference 😍 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UcJ...

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join our casual summer Wiknic (Wikipedia-picnic!) and hang out with fellow Wikimedians on Sunday, August 24, 2–7 PM at Southpoint Park, Roosevelt Island. Bring some food, a blanket to sit on, and maybe a board game or two!

Register here:

Event:NYC Wiknic on Roosevelt Island - Wikipedia

Roosevelt Island, New York US

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Aug 8

2/ Bonus record swap: Editing to the Beat (Miami, August 30th) will kick off earlier in the afternoon with an open spin and record swap. Bring your favorite Latin music records and sign up for a half hour session where you will provide the soundtrack for the Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon.

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Aug 8

1/ In Miami on Aug 30? Love Wikipedia? Come to the beautiful Miami-Dade Library and edit articles about Caribbean & Latin Music! No experience with Wikipedia required. Learn the history of those musical styles, get trained to use Wikipedia, and make new friends. www.eventbrite.com/e/wikicuriou...

Wikicurious - Editing to the Beat - Miami

Calling all current and aspiring Wikipedia editors: come share in the experience of editing articles about Caribbean and Latin Music!

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Jul 27

Since 2020 only about 15% of Wikipedia editors identify as women. Earlier this month, we worked with @womendonews.bsky.social to help close that gender gap 💻 Thanks to @craignewmark.bsky.social for supporting this project and helping to safeguard the integrity of journalism and free press! 😍

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Jul 25

Wikicurious: Editing to the Beat is headed to Miami to groove to Caribbean & Latin Music! Join us on Aug 30 from 12-5:30pm at the Miami-Dade Public Library to learn to edit #Wikipedia.
RSVP at our event calendar in bio.
Wikicurious is supported by @craignewmark Philanthropies.

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you to Washington Square Park for hosting our first Wiknic of the year! Despite a random burst of rain 🤣 we had a great time exploring the park and West Village neighborhood to take photos for Wikimedia Commons as part of our Wikipedia #NYC400 project ☔️ @craignewmark.bsky.social

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Jul 16

This month, Wikicurious landed at The Bechtler in Charlotte, North Carolina! Dr. Amy Carleton led a training for more than 60 new Wikipedians focused on addressing content gaps on Wikipedia and good digital citizenship. Wikicurious is supported by @craignewmark philanthropies.
📸: Brian Twitty

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Jul 12

Grab your laptop, camera, and some shades 😎 and join us in the summer sun for a special NYC 400 Wikipedia picnic (Wiknic!) and photo tour on Sunday, July 20th from 12pm to 4pm 🧺 RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-400-wi... Support for the NYC 400 project comes from @craignewmark.bsky.social ♥️

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Jul 12

The founding of the first Dutch settlement was 1624. Here's a timeline for you: ny400th.org

NY400 – commemorating the founding of New York City

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Jul 10

Want to raise the visibility of women, women-identified, non-binary journalists? Love Wikipedia? In NYC July 17th? Come to Prime Produce 5-8pm and join us & @womendonews.bsky.social for an edit-a-thon! More details: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:N...

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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hi Avery, what dates are you referring to? This is an announcement of the NYC400 list and you can see the people and neighborhoods who made the list via the link.

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