Google said that maintaining hundreds of moments manually and consistently globally wasn't "scalable or sustainable".The changes come amid broader shifts in its approach to DEI.

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.

Google's removal of certain holidays and cultural events from the default settings on Google Calendar has gained more attention this month, even though the company said the moves took place last year.

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,