new dsf election post

Author: kjaymiller

Gemfile.lock

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   remote: https://rubygems.org/
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_posts/2024-10-29-dsf-candidates-2025.md

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+---
+title: "Black Python Devs Running for the DSF"
+date: 2024-10-29
+author: Jay Miller
+lang: en
+layout: post
+featured_image: /assets/images/django-foundation-election.webp
+---
+
+The [DSF Board Candidates have been announced](https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2024/oct/28/2025-dsf-board-candidates/) and voting is now open for DSF members now until 15 November (Anywhere on Earth).
+
+Here are some Black Python Devs Members Running for the four seats open:
+
+- Abigail Gbadago — Accra, Ghana
+- Ariane Djeupang Jocelyne — Yaounde, Cameroon
+- Chris Achinga — Mombasa, Kenya
+- Julius Nana Acheampong Boakye — Accra Ghana
+- Keanya Phelps — Chicago IL US
+
+The mission of Black Python Devs is to _extend the Python Communities to communities of Black Pythonistas around the world_ and these individuals all represent leadership in their local communities.
+
+We wish each candidate the best of luck in this election.