CHAOSScast

Episode 95: Planning an Open Source event or project with DEI badging

Oct 17, 2024

Ruth Ikegah, a community lead for the CHAOSS Africa chapter, Enock Kasaadha, an expert on the Agur open-source library, and Adeyinka Oresanya, a skilled software developer, dive into the DEI Badging Project. They discuss how badges promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in open-source communities. Insightful contrasts between project and event badging reveal the roles of automation and human review. They emphasize the importance of DEI certifications for maintainers and the need for continuous improvement in achieving inclusivity.

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Quick takeaways

The DEI Badging Project promotes inclusivity in open-source communities by certifying events and projects based on specific diversity metrics.

Event badging involves human assessment for credibility, while project badging utilizes a self-reflective, automated evaluation process to ensure ongoing improvement.

Deep dives

Overview of DEI Badging

DEI Badging focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in open-source projects and events through the establishment of specific metrics. Initially centered around events, the program expanded in 2023 to include projects, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of inclusivity practices. The program assesses various criteria such as family friendliness and accessibility to ensure that open-source activities are welcoming to all individuals. By utilizing a defined checklist, the badging system allows organizers to demonstrate their commitment to DEI principles, showcasing their efforts to create inclusive environments.

Intro

2min

Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Open Source

2min

Navigating DEI Badging in Open Source

21min

Understanding Badging Projects: Difficulty Ratings and Reapplication Process

2min

Reflections on Contribution and Personal Growth

3min

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CHAOSScast – Episode 95

In this episode of CHAOSScast, host Harmony Elendu and guests Ruth Ikegah, Enock Kasaadha, and Adeyinka Oresanya discuss the DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Badging Project and its impact on promoting inclusivity in open-source communities. They explore the history of the project, the differences between project and event badging, and the importance of DEI badges in signaling a commitment to diversity. The episode provides insights on how to apply for badges and highlights the role of both automation and human reviewers in the process. Listeners are encouraged to learn more about improving diversity in their own projects and events. Press download now!

[00:00:28] Ruth, Enock, and Adeyinka introduce themselves.

[00:02:47] Harmony introduces the DEI Badging Project and its contributions to open source communities globally. Enock gives a brief history of DEI Badging, highlighting its role in certifying events and projects for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

[00:07:01] Ruth explains the key differences between project and event badging.

[00:13:21] Enock explains the role of bots in automating parts of the badging process, but notes that event badging involves a more hands-on review by human reviewers to ensure the credibility of the DEI assessment.

[00:15:23] Adeyinka discusses the importance of DEI badging for open source maintainers and contributors.

[00:17:23] Adeyinka provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply for project and event badges and explains how maintainers need to create a DEI.md file with metrics, and support is available for applicants who need help during the process.

[00:24:32] Adeyinka explains that project badges do not currently expire but can be upgraded. Event badges, however, are event-specific and must be reapplied for each new occurrence of the event.

[00:25:05] Harmony asks each guest to give a rating from 1-10 on how difficult it is to get a badge in the badging project.

Value Adds (Picks) of the week:

[00:27:11] Harmony’s pick is the Let’s Talk Docs Podcast.
[00:27:26] Enock’s pick is focusing on yourself and how peaceful you feel by living in this world.
[00:28:11] Adeyinka’s pick is to be willing to bet on yourself and just take those chances.
[00:28:29] Ruth’s pick is prioritizing rest.

Panelist:
Harmony Elendu

Guests:

Ruth Ikegah

Enock Kasaadha

Adeyinka Oresanya

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