Google Calendar faces backlash for removing celebrations like Black History Month and Pride Month, sparking accusations of political capitulation and eroding inclusivity.
Google Calendar has sparked controversy by removing several cultural celebrations from its platform, including Black History Month, Women's History Month, Pride Month, Indigenous People Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Hispanic Heritage Month. This decision has been met with widespread criticism, with users accusing Google of bowing to pressure from President Trump's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) policies.
The changes were first noticed earlier this month when users began posting comments on Google's Calendar Help page expressing their outrage. Google, in response to the backlash, stated that the removal of these holidays was part of a standardization process implemented last year. According to Google product experts, the company aimed to align its calendar with public holidays and national observances as classified by timeanddate.com. They argue that manually maintaining hundreds of cultural moments globally was not scalable or sustainable. Google maintains that users who wish to include these removed holidays can subscribe to third-party calendars, import events, or create their own. However, many users perceive this as a significant step backward and a surrender to a political agenda that seeks to downplay the importance of diversity and inclusivity. This incident has fueled concerns about the influence of political pressure on major tech companies and the potential consequences for marginalized communities.
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