The "Dear Love, PVD" installation depicts civil rights leaders and RI’s Black culture. But local artists ask why they weren't invited to participate.

This is just a tiny glimpse of the data available to CivicScience clients. Discover more data. 1. Support for brands celebrating events such as Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and Pride Month holds mostly steady,

The District 31 joint My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) and My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) session, called “Black History Month Goes Digital: All Things Technology!” focused on empowering students to use their voice to bring about meaningful change. It brought together MBK and MSK groups from schools across the borough for collaboration and learning.

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum. The month has since inspired other groups and an appreciation of multicultural backgrounds.

Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.

Google's online calendar has removed default references for a handful of holidays and cultural events — with users noticing that mentions of Pride and Black History Month, as well as other observances,

Google Calendar will no longer mark cultural celebrations like Black History Month, Women's History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Month. Google says it removed the holidays last year when it "standardized" its calendars to only include public holidays and national observances.

Google has implemented significant changes to its calendar features and diversity hiring goals, reflecting shifts in the political climate within the United States. In mid-2024, the tech giant decided to remove several key observances from its calendar product,