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Completed Open Source June 2020 — December 2020
Say Their Names
Open-source iOS app raising awareness of racial injustice
// OVERVIEW
An open-source platform that raises awareness of the injustice and often forgotten names of racial inequality. Built by a community of developers in response to the 2020 protests.
// KEY METRICS
⭐
244
GitHub Stars
👥
50+
Contributors
🔀
34
Forks
// THE PROBLEM
The names and stories of victims of racial injustice are often forgotten. There was no centralized, accessible way to learn about and honor those who lost their lives.
// THE SOLUTION
Built an iOS app with a community of developers to document and share the stories of victims. The app provides petitions to sign, donation links, and educational resources.
// CHALLENGES
- ▸ Coordinating a large open-source team of volunteer developers
- ▸ Handling sensitive content with respect and accuracy
- ▸ Building rapidly while maintaining code quality
- ▸ Navigating App Store review for socially charged content
// WHAT I LEARNED
- ✦ Open source communities can build meaningful software incredibly fast when motivated
- ✦ Tech can be a powerful tool for social awareness and change
- ✦ Clear contribution guidelines are essential for large volunteer teams
- ✦ Building with purpose attracts talented contributors
// RESULTS
Shipped to the App Store. Featured during the 2020 protests. Built by a community of 50+ developers who came together to create something meaningful.