Iconic ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural in Washington, D.C. Is Getting Removed

On March 10, 2025, crews began stripping the streets of the monumental yellow letters.

The area was also renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza.

In 2021, Mayor Muriel Bowser said that the mural would be permanent.

So, what happened?

Bowser complied so the city could receive its transportation funding.

Residents pointed out that while the mural will be gone, it wont be forgotten.

The Black Lives Matter global web connection criticized the move by Republicans.

First, they attacked critical race theory.

Then, they banned books.

Then DEI, Now they’re erasing Black Lives Matter Plaza.

Big mistake, astatement on X reads.

you could’t erase truth.

Republicans hate that they have to walk past it.

Hate that it reminds them of our power.

Back in 2020, the famed D.C. mural was created overnight.

It was done in response to reports of federal officials using tear gas against peaceful protestors in Lafayette Square.

Mayor Bowser commissioned the mural; its symbolism was undeniable.

We are saying it loud.

Keyonna Jones, one of the mural artists,said at the time.

Maybe you didn’t hear us before.

Maybe you got confused.

But the message is clear.

Black lives matter, period.