DOC invite underrepresented groups to contribute (scikit-learn#16567)

goerch · May 22, 2020 · e1c44ba · e1c44ba
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@@ -22,7 +22,10 @@ See :ref:`new_contributors` to get started.
     We are a community based on openness and friendly, didactic,
     discussions.
 
-    We aspire to treat everybody equally, and value their contributions.
+    We aspire to treat everybody equally, and value their contributions.  We
+    are particularly seeking people from underrepresented backgrounds in Open
+    Source Software and scikit-learn in particular to participate and
+    contribute their expertise and experience.
 
     Decisions are made based on technical merit and consensus.