Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has been in the headlines this week after she approved a new art installation reading “Black Lives Matter” on the road leading up to the White House.
The African-American leader sent a message to Donald Trumpwhen she unveiled the words, emblazoned in huge yellow letters that stretched two full blocks — the same spot where protesters were dispersed by police with teargas so that Trump could cross the street for a photo op at a church.
Muriel also revealed the street’s new name: Black Lives Matter Plaza, and even erected a new street sign. It comes amid national outcry following the the tragic deaths of three unarmed Black citizens — George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery.
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