Black Lives Matter Plaza mural removal in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE www.npr.org
Workers in Washington, D.C., have started removing the Black Lives Matter Plaza street mural created during mass protests after George Floyd's murder.

Key Points

  • Mural defined Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C.
  • Created amid mass protests following George Floyd's murder
  • Workers have started removing the mural

Pros

  • Allows for a fresh canvas for new art or messages to be displayed
  • May signify progress in the movement as attention shifts from the mural to other actions

Cons

  • Symbolic removal of a powerful statement in support of Black Lives Matter
  • Could be seen as erasing the memory and significance of the protests