'Black Lives Matter Plaza,' Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders
After an unveiling attended by the mayor, "Black Lives Matter" now adorns an official street sign near the White House — and a yellow-lettered mural that spans two city blocks.
President Trump's term in office opened with a banner hanging from a crane not too far from the White House windows, declaring "Resist." Now, in the final year of that term, there's another protest slogan planted outside â only this statement, with the official backing of local leaders, is likely to stay put.
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