Christian GrobmeierJan 10, 2023

"Natives in Tech" - a group of "Indigenous Developers" asks the Apache Software Foundation to change its name out of respect for the native people. I fully agree to this proposal although I am also a member of the ASF. You can read and sign it here:

https://blog.nativesintech.org/apache-appropriation/

Boost if you agree, I can think this petition will need some visibility.

#asf #native #apache #software #opensource

Apache® Appropriation

It is not uncommon to learn about non-Indigenous entities appropriating Indigenous culture but none of them are as large, prestigious, nor well-known as The Apache® Software Foundation is in software circles.

Natives in Tech Blog
Show threadAdron 🤘🏻Jan 11, 2023
@grobmeier @troutgirl not a member, but big fan of the work, and very supportive of dropping the name and coming up with something that better reflects the organization. Maybe Natives in Tech have a suggested name, seems fitting they’d be given the honor of providing the new name.
Show threadChristian Grobmeier
@adron @troutgirl Interesting idea - but I hope for them to not jump into such a hornets nest and choose a new name for us :)
Jan 11, 2023 at 7:29pmWeb