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In June 2020, \"what is systematic racism\" reached an all-time high. \"Protests near me\" was searched in every state in America for the first time in Google Trends history. George Floyd was the most searched \"George\" of the year – surpassing celebrities and historical figures. \"How to be anti-racist\" was searched more than \"how to be a millionaire.\"
Trends showed us that many wanted to support the racial justice movement. Searches for \"where to buy Black\" and \"black-owned\" doubled in 2020. The top trending T-shirt search of the year was \"Black Lives Matter.\"
Google also turned into an answer for expressing gratitude this year, with \"how to thank\" hitting an all-time high. Many were wondering how they could show their appreciation to nurses, doctors, teachers, bus drivers and other essential workers.
In a year full of changes, people seem to be looking forward rather than back. \"How to change the world\" was searched twice as much as \"how to go back to normal.\"
And amid uncertainty, many looked for ways to find happiness on the internet. Searches for \"foster dogs\" reached an all-time high this year. \"Virtual museums\" was the top-searched activity, and \"sunset near me\" reached an all-time high as people looked for safe outdoor activities to experience with loved ones.
If the trends tell us anything, people learned, helped and sought happiness and positivity more than ever during this unprecedented year. Bring on 2021.
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