NEW YORK, NY — Major corporations across the nation have unveiled a groundbreaking new approach to Black History Month, introducing the 'Black History Month Lite' initiative. This innovative program promises to honor Black culture and history with a carefully curated selection of non-committal social media posts and internal memos that avoid any potentially divisive historical context.

“We believe in celebrating diversity in a way that unites, not divides,” stated Brenda P. Kensington, Chief Inclusivity Officer for GlobalCorp, unveiling a new corporate logo featuring a subtly desaturated pan-African flag. “Our focus this year is on the universal themes of perseverance and achievement, carefully sidestepping any specific historical events that might require uncomfortable conversations or, heaven forbid, actual introspection.”

The initiative includes a mandatory 15-minute online module for employees titled 'Famous Black People Who Were Also Good At Business,' and a corporate-sponsored playlist of 'uplifting' music that features exactly zero protest songs. “We’ve found that a gentle nod to progress is far more effective than a deep dive into systemic issues,” added Kensington, noting that the new strategy tested exceptionally well with focus groups comprised exclusively of white male executives.

Analysts predict the 'Lite' approach will be widely adopted, allowing companies to maintain their brand image without risking the ire of any demographic that might prefer their history whitewashed and their activism performative.