(NPR) 'Black Lives Matter Plaza, ' Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders

'Black Lives Matter Plaza,' Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders

A new street sign sits above an intersection outside St. John's Church, where President Trump arranged a photo-op earlier this week. Now, says D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, "the section of 16th street in front of the White House is ... officially 'Black Lives Matter Plaza.' "



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'Black Lives Matter Plaza,' Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders

After an unveiling attended by the mayor, "Black Lives Matter" now adorns an official street sign near the White House — and a yellow-lettered mural that spans two city blocks.