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Welcome and logistics for Write the Docs Portland 2021 explain concrete features: live Q&A with moderated sessions, human captions (Vanessa), an expo with a Google booth and a Tuesday job fair, and a new spatial chat social. Organizers report 700+ registered and continued traditions like a virtual writing day. A local giving effort runs a 1500 matching campaign and grants supported community groups. Practical how‑tos, code of conduct and Slack meetups are included.

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1. 0:00Introduction
2. 5:25Why are we here
3. 7:50Make friends
4. 20:02Outside of the conference
5. 26:08BipoC
6. 26:54The Future
7. 28:28Membership
8. 30:24Outro

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