  Movements for social change are often tied to a particular locale. This makes
Augmented Reality (AR), which changes how people perceive their surroundings, a
promising technology for social justice. Site-specific AR empowers activists to
re-tell the story of a place, with or without permission of its owner. It has
been used, for example, to reveal hidden histories, re-imagine problematic
monuments, and celebrate minority cultures. However, challenges remain
concerning technological ownership and accessibility, scalability,
sustainability, and navigating collaborations with marginalized communities and
across disciplinary boundaries. This half-day workshop at CHI 2024 seeks to
bring together an interdisciplinary group of activists, computer scientists,
designers, media scholars, and more to identify opportunities and challenges
across domains. To anchor the discussion, participants will each share one
example of an artifact used in speculating, designing, and/or delivering
site-specific AR experiences. This collection of artifacts will inaugurate an
interactive database that can inspire a new wave of activists to leverage AR
for social justice.
