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.

Black History Month is celebrated in Athens through events like “Heroes in Color” at the Athena Cinema and the Black Student Union’s “BSU Week.”

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,

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

Google has opted out of references to Black History Month in a recent move away from cultural holidays and observances. Feb. 1 is considered the start of Black History Month, but will no longer be displayed on Google Calendar along with Women’s History Month on Mar.

Google Calendar has removed cultural celebrations like Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Pride Month as President Trump cracks down on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The calendar has also erased Indigenous People Month,