In June 2020, as Digital Trends posted Black Lives Matter support statements, employees observed racial bias at a "Gin and Juice" party in 2018 and harassment at a 2017 holiday party.
In June 2020, following Digital Trends' public declaration of support for the Black Lives Matter cause, employees noticed racial disparities at a social event from 2018's "Gin and Juice" party and faced harassment at a festive celebration in 2017.