>In 1986, Congress passed Public Law 99-244, which designated February 1986 as "National Black (Afro-American) History Month.” This law noted that February 1, 1986 would “mark the beginning of the sixtieth annual public and private salute to Black History.” The law further directed the president to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe February 1986 as Black History Month with the appropriate ceremonies and activities. President Reagan issued Presidential Proclamation 5443 External

https://guides.loc.gov/black-history-month-legal-resources/h...

It has been on the calendar for over a generation. It has been on every single paper calendar I've seen in my entire life well before Google was even a thing.

Black History month has been attacked and removed because the President and many of his supporters are racist. That's why

> Black History month has been attacked and removed because the President and many of his supporters are racist. That's why

It could also be that Google wanted to show off their time machine, so they removed it 9 months ago.

Or they were reading the winds and playing both sides like Bezos and his non-endorsement by removing events after they had already happened in 2024

Black Friday is still on the calendar because they couldn't rewrite history before it happened.

The text you quoted seems to be about one particular year. But leaving that, why was BHM part of Google’s US holidays calendar? As I recall Juneteenth was made an official holiday, so maybe showing that makes sense even though it’s also activist. But Pride and BHM?

You seem to be missing this point from the wording:

"mark the beginning of the sixtieth annual public and private salute to Black History." emphasis on beginning and annual

Have you been raised in the US? Did you go to any educational institution or maybe you were raised in a much more isolated environment? The celebration of BHM was in practically every school I've been in, as a public school student. It makes total sense for BHM to be in a general US calendar even if not everyone celebrates it as a holiday. Jewish holidays and Ramadan also fell under this category in my experience.

Without other groups it's racism. That reminds me my last job. On my question why I'm getting spam from some group I wasn't interested in they responded like "because we are sending it to everyone, ha-ha". Typical wokes.

> Good.

> That said, I agree with the article that this change...[is happening] for other reasons.

Just to be clear, you're explicitly stating that you're fine with the government threatening corporations and individuals over their free speech--because you agree with it.

This is slipping into a dystopian hellscape. Just so you know. The corporations marching lockstep with the politics of the regime of the day is just one of those signs of it.

Read their other comments to understand why.

Is it such a terrible thing trying to normalize showing empathy to those who have traditionally not received it?

Google is exactly the evil company that it founders set out to be against. It's a monopoly that crushes little people with no recourse (talk to anyone who has ever advertised on Google and ask what they think of their customer support). Their product people have gotten into the habit of shoving their political views down the public's throat via their widely used products because they know they can get away with it. I am eagerly waiting for the day that someone can displace them and end their callous behavior towards the general public.

I recently read the book "How Google Works". The book, read today, feels like pure sarcasm.

Google used to be my dream company. While they still have top talent and the best infrastructure one could wish for (and they pays really well), I no longer find the company as enticing. If an opportunity comes up, I might still join the company, but it no longer feels like a job offer I should "pursue" in my career.

I agree. In the 2005-2015 era, I used to have admiration for those that worked at Google and wanted to be like them. Now I view them similarly to those who work at tobacco companies or payday loan companies. They've literally become the villains of the tech story.

A truly sinister conspiracy to recognize the humanity of people whose legal right to choose any bus seat or patronize many restaurants, among many other things, is younger than BASIC.

Wait till you hear what July 4 and Christmas are about.

Emancipation was politics too bro

Trump supports Black History Month so I'm not sure removing it would be an effective way to curry favor. Below is a proclamation he issued at the end of January.

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January 31st, 2025

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION

Today, I am very honored to recognize February 2025 as National Black History Month.

Every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions of so many black American patriots who have indelibly shaped our Nation’s history.

Throughout our history, black Americans have been among our country’s most consequential leaders, shaping the cultural and political destiny of our Nation in profound ways. American heroes such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Sowell, Justice Clarence Thomas, and countless others represent what is best in America and her citizens. Their achievements, which have monumentally advanced the tradition of equality under the law in our great country, continue to serve as an inspiration for all Americans. We will also never forget the achievements of American greats like Tiger Woods, who have pushed the boundaries of excellence in their respective fields, paving the way for others to follow.

This National Black History Month, as America prepares to enter a historic Golden Age, I want to extend my tremendous gratitude to black Americans for all they have done to bring us to this moment, and for the many future contributions they will make as we advance into a future of limitless possibility under my Administration.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2025 as National Black History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.