Daniele Procida

I've published https://vurt.eu/articles/on-safety/ - my perspective on safety for attendees at African Python community events.

I wrote it because I was troubled by some of the responses I have heard to the idea of a DjangoCon Africa -https://2023.djangocon.africa - in a country such as Tanzania.

It's right that questions about safety should be asked. But when they're asked, they must be answered consistently and fairly - and not used to damage or undermine African open-source software communities.

A perspective on attendee safety at Python community events - Daniele Procida

Oct 6, 2023 at 6:55pmWeb
Show threaddawnOct 6, 2023
@EvilDMP I'm so appreciative to be in community with you! Your perspective and voice make space for others to feel safe.
Show threadsergiusensOct 6, 2023
@EvilDMP you expressed this better than I could ever have!
Show threadFrank WilesOct 6, 2023
@EvilDMP Wish I could boost this more than once.
Show threadKojo Idrissa @ HomeOct 6, 2023
@EvilDMP Your contributions continue to be greatly valued and appreciated.
Show threadDrewOct 6, 2023
@kojoidrissa @EvilDMP I cannot +1 this enough. You are far more of an asset to the community than I can ever put into words
Show threadJannis LeidelOct 7, 2023

@EvilDMP Thanks for the thoughtful blog post, I think it’s spot on.

You alluded to the PSF’s duty to its community members: we are actively discussing the grant submission for DjangoCon Africa, ahead of the board meeting on Wed (Oct 11).

We also must review how we can do better in the future, to prevent unnecessary churn while supporting the Python community, especially in places where it takes more courage and grit to organize events

Show threadDaniel GibsonOct 7, 2023
@EvilDMP
Great article!
FWIW: "I have yet to hear concerns raised about events in western Europe or the USA, that they might be considered less safe for certain groups of people." - I forgot which event that was (GHC?), but there were concerns about events being held in Florida, because it's unsafe for LGBTQ (and black?) people
Show threaddanielfeldroyOct 7, 2023
@EvilDMP thank you for articulating this so well.
Show threadRon MaravanyikaOct 8, 2023
@EvilDMP there is nothing more to be added. Personally as someone who has seen your work in the community first hand, l just want to say, THANK YOU.