Event:Wikicurious: Navigating Wiki as a Public Figure
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Wikicurious: Navigating Wiki as a Public Figure was an event that happened on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Civic Hall in Union Square, Manhattan, hosted by Wikimedia NYC and Black Lunch Table.
Event Description
We're inviting Black artists, cultural workers, and supporters to join us for Wikicurious: Navigating Wiki as a Public Figure, an in-person workshop about Wikipedia and its sibling platforms. Co-hosted by Black Lunch Table (BLT) and Wikimedia NYC, this event is for those who may not be familiar with Wikipedia editing, but want to understand how it works, especially how Black artists are represented.
Many artists find that their Wikipedia pages—if they exist at all—contain outdated or inaccurate information, and are curious about how pages get created in the first place. This workshop will introduce the basics:
How Wikipedia works and why it matters for artists
What can be done if information is missing or incorrect
How to navigate disputes about Wikipedia content
How to add and update images on Wikimedia Commons
How to make it easier for people to write accurately about your work
This will be a beginner-friendly, collaborative session—no prior experience with Wikipedia is needed. Whether you're an artist, writer, curator, or just curious, you're welcome to join.
There will also be a photo booth where attendees can have their portrait taken for personal use and to be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons.
Brunch style food and drinks will be provided.