Anti-Racism & Working for Demoscene Equity
Channel: Nick Montfort
Date: 2020-06-13

Anti-racism recognizes that it is not enough to be non-racist. We must actively work for equity and equality of opportunity. Those of us who organize demoparties have special responsibilities in this area, but other sceners can help as well. One tiny but important step is being welcoming when we invite people of all sorts, and working towards equity so that everyone has an equal opportunity to find out about the party and to attend. In this talk, I distinguish “equity” from “equality.” My discussion includes some of what I and others have done in early attempts and where we have found support for this work from sponsors, although my focus will be on the ways we can improve. My talk is addressed to all of us at @party, not just organizers. It is about getting our own house in order — focused on North America and specifically the parties I've been involved in, @party since year one, Synchrony as founder and lead organizer.