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SUMMARY:Love Data: Transatlantic Anti-Slavery Wiki Edit-a-thon with the University of Leeds
DESCRIPTION:Please note that you can come and go from this workshop as you 
 please! It is okay to leave early\, come late\, or to stay for only a short 
 time.\n\n\n\nRochester has a rich but often overlooked tradition of 
 anti-slavery activism that it shares with Leeds\, U.K. These cities were 
 linked by correspondence and shared activism\, forming a transatlantic 
 connection that challenged slavery and promoted freedom. 
 \n\n\n\nRochester\, New York was home to Frederick Douglass from 1847 to 
 1872. The formerly enslaved activist and founder of The North Star 
 anti-slavery newspaper made repeated visits to Leeds\, U.K.\, beginning in 
 1846\, strengthening ties between abolitionists in the industrial North of 
 England and reformers in the United States. \n\n\n\nIn 1853\, the Leeds 
 Anti-Slavery Association was founded at The Leeds Library\, led by Quakers 
 Mary and Wilson Armistead\, with women playing a central role. The 
 Armisteads were part of a wider transatlantic network\, hosting Ellen and 
 William Craft in 1851 while the couple lectured in Britain. 
 \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore these intertwined histories of Leeds and 
 Rochester\, hear from academics and archivists\, and channel the spirit of 
 transatlantic collaboration to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of Black 
 history\, abolitionist networks\, and the role of libraries and archives in 
 preserving these stories. \n\n\n\nThe event ties in with Frederick Douglass 
 Day\, a celebration of the Black anti-slavery campaigner. This Edit-a-thon 
 is a partnership between the University of Rochester and the University of 
 Leeds. Together\, we’ll explore these intertwined histories and channel 
 the spirit of transatlantic collaboration to improve Wikipedia’s coverage 
 of Black history\, abolitionist networks\, and the role of libraries and 
 archives in preserving these stories. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is also part of 
 the University of Rochester’s Love Data Month 2026\, run by the Data 
 Services Team\, and co-hosted by Rare Books\, Special Collections\, and 
 Preservation. \n\n\n\nHow do I attend the workshop:\n\n\n	\n	This is a 
 hybrid workshop. To attend virtually\, please register to receive the zoom 
 link.\n	\n	\n	The in-person event will occur in Plutzik Library\, located 
 on the second floor of Rush Rhees. To find it\, take the Lam Square 
 elevator to the second floor\, walk straight down the hallway once you 
 leave the elevator\, and enter the Rare Books\, Special Collections\, and 
 Preservation Department. The Plutzik Library is the room on the 
 left.\n	\n	\n	Please remember that you can arrive late\, leave early\, or 
 stay for only part of the session. \n	\n\n\nWhat will happen during the 
 workshop: \n\n\n	\n	You'll receive introductory training on how to edit 
 Wikipedia - no prior experience is needed and we will help you to get 
 started. (Experienced Wikipedia editors are also welcome.) 
 \n	\n\n\n\n	\n	You’ll be guided through basic editing processes\, 
 including getting you set up with a Wikimedia account\, if you don’t 
 already have one. \n	\n\n\n\n	\n	With support from  Wikipedia experts\, 
 you'll explore existing Wikipedia content related to the transatlantic 
 slave trade and abolitionism scholarship. \n	\n	\n	You'll work to enhance 
 the accuracy\, depth\, and visibility of Wikipedia entries on 
 abolitionists\, anti-slavery activism and the history of the transatlantic 
 slave trade. \n	\n	\n	You’ll be guided in using reliable resources\, 
 including materials from the University of Rochester and University of 
 Leeds library and archives. \n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Library staff and facilitators 
 from both institutions will be available online throughout the session to 
 advise\, answer questions and support your editing.\n	\n	\n	The session 
 will includes scheduled screen breaks.\n	\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity 
 to actively contribute to open\, equitable knowledge sharing\, while 
 learning valuable digital research and editing skills. \n\nWho this is 
 session for? \n\nYou don’t need to have any prior experience of Wikimedia 
 editing. This workshop is aimed at beginners and those looking to build 
 their confidence in using Wikimedia as an editor. \n\nWe particularly 
 welcome participation from: \n\n\n	\n	Those researching Frederick 
 Douglass\, the transatlantic slave trade\, global anti-slavery activism and 
 abolitionism. \n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Those who are interested in using Wikimedia as 
 a tool within their own studies and research. \n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Anyone looking 
 to learn a new skill and to learn how to curate and contribute to trusted 
 knowledge on Wikipedia.\n	\n\n\nDo I need to do anything before joining 
 this session? \n\nThis session will be held online and we’ll be joined by 
 colleagues from multiple time zones. \n\nPlease ensure that you have 
 created a Wikipedia account before you arrive. Here is a link to set up 
 your account: \n\nCreate account - Wikipedia\n\nIf you get stuck\, we will 
 be happy to help you to set this up on arrival. \n\nContent Warning: 
 \n\nThis material discusses the transatlantic slave trade\, including 
 references to slavery\, racism\, violence\, exploitation\, and human 
 suffering. Participants may find some of this content distressing. Please 
 take care while engaging with materials during this edit-a-thon.
LOCATION:* Plutzik Library\, Rush Rhees
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Owen":MAILTO:howen@library.rochester.edu
CATEGORIES:Love Data Month
CONTACT;CN="Heather Owen":MAILTO:howen@library.rochester.edu
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://libcal.lib.rochester.edu/calendar/RCLinstruction/LoveData26_Wiki
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