Black Lives Matter Plaza Reconstruction and Mural Removal
DDOT workers begin reconstruction of Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House. Sunny Hostin expresses sadness over removal of Washington D.C.'s Black Lives Matter street mural. Mayor Bowser announces mural will be replaced as part of DC's America 250 mural project.
Key Points
- DDOT workers start reconstruction of Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Sunny Hostin expresses personal connection to Black Lives Matter movement
- Mayor Bowser announces replacement of mural as part of DC's America 250 mural project
Pros
- Honoring the Black Lives Matter movement
- Creating new murals across all eight wards of Washington D.C.
Cons
- Sunny Hostin expresses sadness and feeling of personal connection to the mural
- Controversy over the removal of the mural and involvement of politics