Black Lives Matter mural is being taken away
The iconic Black Lives Matter mural near the White House, a powerful symbol of protest and racial justice since 2020, is being removed under an order from Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser. Crews began work Monday erasing the massive yellow lettering that stretched across two city blocks on 16th Street NW.
WATCH: DC 'Black Lives Matter' Street Mural Being Demolished After Ultimatum From White House
Washington D.C. began demolishing its "Black Lives Matter" street mural after the White House issued an ultimatum to remove the artwork.
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.
Iconic Black Lives Matter Mural in DC Is Being Drilled Away
Drilling has started on the iconic Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, DC. The bold yellow letters were painted on a street leading to the White House in the midst of the nationwide protests over the murder of George Floyd by a White police officer in 2020.
DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza from street near White House
Crews have begun work to remove the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” painted on the street one block from the White House.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the change last week in response to pressure from activists Republicans in Congress.
D.C. work crews begin removing Black Lives Matter mural near White House
Work crews in the District started Monday removing the Black Lives Matter mural that was painted on a city street two blocks from the White House five years ago.
Bowser will oversee 'evolution' of Black Lives Matter Plaza after GOP threatens funding
Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia introduced a bill threatening to pull federal funding to the District if D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser did not rename BLM Plaza.
Workers Demolish 'BLM Plaza' Mural Outside White House In Washington DC | VIDEO
Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., is being demolished and redesigned under Mayor Muriel Bowser’s order. Originally established during 2020 protests, it will become part of the "America 250" mural project.
DC’s Black Lives Matter mural will be erased, but the idea can’t be
Under pressure from Congress and the Trump administration, Washington has begun to remove its Black Lives Matter mural. But Black history endures.
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.
BLM Plaza in DC dismantled after 5 years as bill threatens to withhold city’s funding
Bowser has said she doesn’t support the bill, known as H.R. 1774. Work is expected to take six to eight weeks to complete, according to a statement from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT ...
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 ...
Bowser tries to assuage Trump DC concerns to keep home rule threats at bay
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser is trying to keep the Trump administration at bay while refusing to budge on one ...