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Google Calendar Removes Cultural Holidays, Users Required to Add Observances Manually

Google Calendar will no longer display cultural holidays like Pride and Black History Month, transitioning back to solely public holidays despite user backlash.

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  1. Black History Month, Pride Month, public holidays no longer appear on Google Calendar

    The decision to remove Black History Month and Pride Month from Google Calendar feels like a regression in the tech giant's commitment to diversity and inclusion, leaving users to navigate the observance of these important cultural moments on their own.

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  2. Google Calendar removes default references for Pride, Black History Month, others

    Google's decision to eliminate default references for significant cultural events like Pride and Black History Month has raised concerns about the company's commitment to inclusivity and representation.

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  3. Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month

    The recent removal of key cultural observances from Google Calendar reflects a troubling trend where inclusivity takes a backseat to operational scalability, leaving many users feeling neglected and unheard.

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  4. Google Calendar Drops Black History Month Mentions

    Google's decision to eliminate cultural observances like Black History Month from its calendar reflects a broader trend of distancing from diversity initiatives, signaling a shift in the company's values and priorities.

    Google Calendar Drops Black History Month Mentions

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Feb 11th, 2025, 9:13 PM ET

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Google Calendar has removed default listings for cultural events including Pride and Black History Month. This change, made in mid-2024, returned the calendar to showing only public holidays. Previously, Google added multiple cultural observances based on user feedback. The decision faced negative reactions, particularly as it came alongside other controversial moves following the Trump administration's policies, such as renaming geographic features on Google Maps. Users can still personalize the calendar by adding these observances manually.

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