WATCH: Black Lives Matter Plaza In D.C. Being Completely Demolished
Daily WireMAR 13
DC Begins Removal of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Above: Crews continue to dismantle the Black Lives Matter Plaza street mural March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images News
The Spin
Republican narrative
This represents a necessary step toward unity and away from divisive messaging in the nation's capital. The plaza's transformation aligns with making Washington, DC a beacon of liberty rather than a platform for controversial political statements.
Democratic narrative
This dismantling is an erasure of an important symbol of racial justice and historic protest. The mural served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and helped the city through a painful period in American history.