The removal of Washington D.C.'s 'Black Lives Matter' street mural, a significant symbol of activism, is prompted by new legislation from Rep. Andrew Clyde. The legislation requires the mural be painted over or risk losing federal funding, along with renaming Black Lives Matter Plaza to Liberty Plaza. Mayor Bowser, who initially aimed to keep the artwork permanent, cited the need to avoid distractions from congressional interference as the reason for its removal. The mural, created in response to the death of George Floyd in 2020, served as a beacon of hope and protest during turbulent times.
The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a very painful period, but now we can't afford to be distracted by meaningless congressional interference.
The symbolism is huge. We are saying it loud. We are here. Maybe you didn't hear us before. Maybe you got confused. But the message is clear. Black lives matter, period.
Collection
[
|
...
]