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The Archive of Our Own is a project of the Organization for Transformative Works.

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  • May 2023 Newsletter, Volume 178

    Published: Thu 15 Jun 2023 05:54PM UTC Comments: 175

    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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  • An Update from the OTW Board of Directors and Chairs

    Published: Mon 12 Jun 2023 03:05PM UTC Comments: 602

    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.

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  • Smoochies is Moving to the AO3

    Published: Thu 08 Jun 2023 05:08PM UTC Comments: 24

    Smoochies, a multi-fandom fanfiction and fanart archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own (AO3).

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