Crews in D.C. are painting over the 'Black Lives Matter' mural, which had been a symbol of the protests against George Floyd's death in 2020. This action follows a bill introduced by Congressman Andrew Clyde that threatens to cut federal funding if the mural remains. Mayor Bowser had previously declared the mural a permanent fixture to commemorate the protests but now faces challenges from congressional actions. Local residents express that while the mural may be covered, its significance will not be erased.
Crews in Washington, D.C. have begun painting over the city's 'Black Lives Matter' street mural, a notable symbol of the 2020 protests after a Republican bill threatened city funding.
In 2021, Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed the mural would become permanent to commemorate the protests, but a new bill now complicates its future.
The mural inspired millions during a painful period, but there's concern over 'meaningless congressional interference' with the city's values and history.
D.C. residents insist that erasing the mural won't erase the meaning it holds; it's a symbol seen by the whole world.
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