black lives matter plaza

D.C. removing Black Lives Matter Plaza

Once declared ‘permanent,’ Washington, D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Plaza will soon be painted over

D.C.’s mayor says the lettering will be replaced with art celebrating America’s 250th birthday. At the height of the summer of 2020’s “racial reckoning,” bright yellow paint filled the streets just north of the White House.

WTOP · 23h

Group gathers at Black Lives Matter Plaza to honor mural

A group of fraternity brothers gathered at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. Sunday to honor the significance of the mural that’s about to be removed.

The New York Times · 5d

D.C. Mayor Suggests Black Lives Matter Plaza Will Be Painted Over

The announcement came just a day after a Republican congressman introduced legislation threatening to withhold millions in federal funds from the city unless the street mural was removed.

The Independent5d

Mayor signals DC will rename Black Lives Matter Plaza after GOP lawmaker threatens federal funding

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The Washington Post5d

Bowser signals D.C. will paint over BLM Plaza after GOP threatens funding

D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) signaled Tuesday that the city would paint a new mural at Black Lives Matter Plaza outside the White House after a Republican lawmaker introduced a bill threatening ...