Black Lives Matter in Wikidata
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
Summer 5-6-2021
Abstract
This report reflects on the author’s experience participating in a Wikidata Institute focused on improving representation related to the Black Lives Matter movement within Wikidata. The author describes enhancing the main Wikidata item for Black Lives Matter by adding information about its founders and strengthening its linked data connections. They also expanded their work to include related scholarly articles and events, using available Wikidata tools to improve author attribution and discoverability. Through this process, the author identifies inconsistencies in how events connected to the movement are modeled and described, noting that uneven labeling and classification can limit effective querying and research use. The article emphasizes that metadata decisions shape visibility and historical record, and it calls attention to the importance of inclusive, accurate data practices.
Recommended Citation
Solares, Gina, "Black Lives Matter in Wikidata" (2021). Gleeson Library Faculty and Staff Research and Scholarship. 63.
https://repository.usfca.edu/librarian/63
