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The Archive of Our Own is a project of the Organization for Transformative Works.
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The Organization for Transformative Works is pleased to announce the following candidates for the 2023 Election (in alphabetical order by given name):
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The Board knows that it needs to improve its internal and external communication about updates on ongoing work and we have published an update on the commitments we've made in 2020 to combat racism in our platforms. We completely understand that it's often frustrating for volunteers and fans alike when various discussions and projects take a long time to move forward. The Board will do its best to provide ongoing updates on these projects.
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In 2020, the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) made a commitment to our users, members, and volunteers that we would work towards making our organization and our projects more welcoming and inclusive to fans of color, and preventing and combating racist harassment on our platforms.