GOVERNANCE.md, CONTRIBUTING.md: add inclusive language blurb (#4516)

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@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@ Community members are asked to abide by the following principles:
   Remember, it's very hard to convey meaning on a purely written medium,
   especially between people from different cultures, technical backgrounds,
   English proficiency levels, etc.
+   Use inclusive language whenever possible and reasonable — for example,
+   [avoid assuming gender](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singular_they), and
+   refrain from racially or ethnically charged terms.

 3. **All communications are public**.
   There are no permanent private channels