(StraightShooterNews.com) – In a notable act causing lefties to cry foul, Google Calendar has decided to remove DEI cultural observances such as Pride Month and Black History Month.
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Critics argue that these changes coincide with broader policy shifts following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, reflecting his administration’s stance against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Google Calendar now excludes cultural observances like Black History Month and Pride Month, focusing solely on public holidays and national observances.
Users can manually add these events back, but the automatic recognition is gone.
The change was first reported by The Verge and has drawn significant attention.
Google maintains this decision was due to the unsustainable nature of manually maintaining a global list of observances.
Google spokesperson Madison Cushman Veld stated, “We received feedback that some other events and countries were missing, and manually managing hundreds of moments globally was not scalable,” cited by The Daily Guardian.
User frustration is evident on social media, as this change adds inconvenience for those who regularly relied on Google Calendar for tracking cultural events.
The removal of these observances coincides with other changes at Google, such as renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” on US maps, prompting discussions on their broader implications.
These changes at Google follow broader shifts in policy after Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Google’s rolling back of DEI initiatives aligns with Trump’s executive orders aimed at ending DEI practices.
Several federal agencies have followed suit, reports The NC Register.
The alteration in Google’s calendar strategy parallels actions within other organizations following Trump’s guidance; the Department of Defense and the Department of State have adjusted their policies on cultural observances and flags respectively.
This alignment draws scrutiny from those who see it as dismissive of important cultural moments.
“A Google spokesperson said that the company will continue to celebrate and promote cultural moments in its products and specifically referenced Black History Month and the Lunar New Year,” the report points out.
Despite Google’s assurances about continued celebratory measures, skepticism remains.
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The specifics of maintaining cultural recognition digitally, whether through Google’s popular Google Doodles or other means, remain uncertain.
Observers question whether these changes are pragmatic or ideologically driven.
In light of these developments, users can take matters into their own hands by manually adding events to their Google Calendars or exploring other platforms like timeanddate.com, which offers customizable calendar options, including cultural observances.
While Google assures users that these decisions were not ideologically motivated, the timing and nature of the changes suggest otherwise, aligning with a broader political agenda.
The backlash against Google’s decision illustrates a broader cultural conflict, reflecting America’s ongoing political and social discourse.
As the debate continues, the role of corporations in recognizing and promoting cultural awareness amidst political pressures remains a hot topic among stakeholders.
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