Google celebrates Pride Month, but is it genuine support or just pandering?

June is here, and that means Google is once again decking out its entire ecosystem in rainbows. From Google Maps to YouTube Music to Search, the search giant is promoting LGBTQ+ content as part of its annual Pride Month celebration. It’s colorful, it’s corporate, and it’s clearly meant to show support. But does dedicating an entire month to one group really bring people together, or does it just draw more lines in the sand? Google Maps and Waze are now highlighting road closures for major Pride parades, helping users reroute around traffic. While that’s arguably useful, it’s also a reminder… [Continue Reading]