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 threadStahlbrandt
@grobmeier yes, I recall the discussion has been going on for quite some time.
Important IMO for commenters here to read through the article prior commenting. Being sensitized about various culture’s as #techies is a good thing. Many names we pick for our creations can probably be rightly questioned by others. If one is selecting more “emotionally ladden” names to inspire, the objections can be stronger as well.
Jan 12, 2023 at 7:35amWeb
Show threadChristian GrobmeierJan 12, 2023
@stahlbrandt well said