WikiLatinos

WikiLatinos is a proposed Wikimedia user group that aims to increase awareness, participation, and representation of Latino and Hispanic culture, heritage, communities, and individuals across Wikimedia projects. This group is intended to bring together contributors defined themselves as Latinos or Hispanic (see shared definition) and also individuals from Latin America, the Latino diaspora, and allies interested in improving and expanding content related to Latino experiences.

Latino representation, especially within the English and Spanish Wikipedia remains limited. Much of Latino history, culture, and notable figures are either underrepresented or absent entirely. There is a need for a coordinated effort to fill these gaps, support contributors, and promote culturally relevant and accurate content across languages.

Background

This user group builds upon earlier efforts such as the WikiProject Latinos and Wikiproyecto:Cultura y Herencia Latina on the Spanish Wikipedia, which sought to improve coverage of Latino-related topics. While that project made important strides, a broader, multilingual and community-driven initiative is necessary to meet the scale of the challenge and opportunity.

Goals

Expand and improve Wikimedia content about Latino and Hispanic cultures, people, history, and issues across all languages.
Support and connect contributors from Latino communities and the diaspora.
Organize edit-a-thons, workshops, and community-building events.
Collaborate with educational and cultural institutions.
Advocate for inclusive content practices that reflect the diversity within Latino identities.

Activities

Proposed and future activities may include:

Thematic editing campaigns (e.g., Latino Heritage Month)
Bilingual or multilingual courses
Partnerships with GLAM institutions
Training and mentorship for new editors
Research and documentation on content gaps

Past Activities

2025

August 30: Wikicurious - Editing to the Beat Miami
May - June: The Knowledge Keepers: Repro Wiki Cohort
April 23: World Book Day - Supporting Latino Authors
March 4 - April 22: Anthology of Latino Poetry Wiki Scholars

2024

Dec 14: Event:Repro Edit-a-Thon in Las Vegas
Nov 16: Event:Repro Edit-a-Thon in Phoenix
Oct 12: Repro Edit-a-Thon in Florida (remote)
Oct 5: Indiana's Crossroads: Celebrating BIPOC Pioneers of the Americas during Wikiconference North America 2024 (Diff Post)
Sept 21: Wikicurious - Editing to the Beat ♫ with WMNYC (Diff Post)
May 4: Repro in Texas Edit-a-Thon (Diff Post)

Get Involved

Are you interested in contributing or supporting this effort? Add your name below and join the effort!

Interested participants

Oscar_. (talk)
JamieF (talk)
ArcaneGrimoire3000 (talk)
comecoquito (talk)
magiciandude (talk)
NoonIcarus
LatinxArt (talk)
Rate My Praxis (talk)
Ocaasi (talk) 16:16, 18 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
TAGarduno (talk)