In March 2023, crews started taking down the Black Lives Matter mural located on 16th Street in front of the White House, marking a significant change since its creation during the 2020 protests after George Floyd's death. The mural, named a permanent monument in late 2021, faced removal following pressure from House Republican Andrew Clyde, who threatened to cut federal funding unless the District renamed the plaza. This event illustrates the evolving political landscape regarding racial justice movements in the capital.
As tensions rise over the Black Lives Matter mural, the removal signifies a shift in the political climate surrounding racial justice movements, driven by pressure from the White House.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's decision to remove the mural follows a controversial bill introduced by Republican Andrew Clyde, which aims to strip funding from the District unless they rename the plaza.
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