The mayor of New York City was flanked by his wife, Chirlane McCray, and the Rev. Al Sharpton as he helped paint the racial justice rallying cry in giant yellow letters on Fifth Avenue
Flanked by Rev. Al Sharpton, left, and his wife Chirlane McCray, right, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio helps paint a Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower on July 9, 2020, in New York City.New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio grabbed a roller Thursday to paint “Black Lives Matter” in front of the namesake Manhattan tower of President Donald Trump, who tweeted last week that the street mural would be “a symbol of hate.
The mayor announced the plan to paint “Black Lives Matter” in front of Trump Tower last month after earlier saying the slogan would be painted on streets at several locations around the city. Trump responded via Twitter that the mural would denigrate “this luxury Avenue” and “further antagonize New York’s Finest.” De Blasio tweeted back that Black Lives Matter is “a movement to recognize and protect the lives of Black people.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ontario expected to extend state of emergency to cover gap with new billOntario is expected to table a motion today to extend the province's state of emergency until July 24.
Read more »
Alberta to create new investment agency in hopes of attracting new revenue for provinceThis new agency, an \u0022arms\u002Dlength\u0022 crown corporation, will direct the activities of the international offices and expand the province\u0027s presence in markets, such as New York
Read more »
Ontario reports 118 new cases of COVID-19, nine new deathsThe total number of cases now stands at 36,178, which includes 31,805 marked as resolved and 2,700 deaths
Read more »
Alberta government bill proposes major changes to union strike rules and fundingLabour Minister Jason Copping said his bill is necessary to level out a playing field tilted too far in favour of unions
Read more »
The Shock Of Labour Peace And A New Reality For UFAs | Podcasts - Sportsnet.ca
Read more »
New Jersey Devils to name Lindy Ruff as head coach - TSN.caLindy Ruff is back in the NHL. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger confirms the New Jersey Devils will name the 60-year-old as their next head coach. Kevin Weekes of the NHL Network was first to report the news.
Read more »