Under Pressure From Republicans, D.C. Begins Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural
Local government crews in Washington began on Monday morning to remove the Black Lives Matter mural that was painted near the White House nearly five years ago.
DMV residents bid farewell to Black Lives Matter Plaza
DC's Department of Transportation will begin removing the mural and renaming the street Monday. The project will close parts of 16th Street NW for 6 to 8 weeks.
Black Lives Matter Plaza Is Being Repainted, Here’s What We Know
The current political climate has been fraught with complicated emotions and shocking changes in law. Unsurprisingly to some, the stakes are seemingly climbing higher by the month with the new administration in place.
DC crews to begin 'reconstruction' of Black Lives Matter Plaza
DDOT has announced plans to reconstruct Black Lives Matter Plaza, a move that will temporarily close sections of 16th Street NW in phases.
DC will rename Black Lives Matter Plaza after GOP lawmaker threatens federal funding
The mayor of Washington, D.C. signaled Tuesday that the mural marking Black Lives Matter Plaza in view of the White House will likely be painted over after a Republican lawmaker introduced a bill threatening the District’s federal funding if it fails to change the name.
DC mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
A spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed to NBC Washington that the Black Lives Matter Plaza will be rennamed. There’s no timeline yet for the change.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to be redesigned as part of new DC mural project
WASHINGTON - The famous Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House will soon look very different. Instead of the bold, yellow mural that’s been there since 2020, the plaza will be replaced with fresh artwork created by local students and artists, as part of a new city project celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
D.C.'s Black Lives Matter mural will be erased. Look back at the iconic street painting
Washington, D.C.'s iconic Black Lives Matter street painting has served as a powerful symbol of activism and a gathering place for joy and resistance.
Trump’s transportation chief tells Bowser D.C. street murals are unsafe
Street murals in D.C. are under fire from Trump’s transportation chief, who claims they create unsafe conditions.
Washington Post editorial board links DC mayor’s decision to remove BLM art to a ‘victory for the city’
The Washington Post editorial board said D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision to remove the "BLM Plaza" is good because it ...
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser explains plans to remove Black Lives Matter street mural: ‘We have bigger fish to fry’
As the nation’s capital has come under fire from the President, Mayor Bowser has tried to avoid conflict where possible.
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GOP Congressman Introduces Bill That Would Force DC to Rename Black Lives Matter Plaza or Forfeit Federal Funding
A House Republican introduced legislation Monday that, if passed, would require DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to rename Black Lives ...
Why some D.C. residents aren’t sad to see the end of BLM Plaza
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser signaled that the “Black Lives Matter” mural will be painted over. Those who helped create and ...