Google Calendar Deletes Black History Month, Pride and Other Cultural Events
The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some users questioned the decision.
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Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display
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Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events
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