After an unveiling attended by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, 'Black Lives Matter' now adorns an official street sign near the White House — and a yellow-lettered mural that spans two city blocks.
of all extra federal law enforcement and troops from the city, noting that the additional forces"can breed dangerous confusion."
By Friday, Army Secretary Andrew McCarthy said all 1,600 active-duty military police brought to bases in the D.C. region, including in Virginia and Maryland, are heading back to their home bases. Separately, some 4,500 members of the National Guard who have been operating in the city will remain for now.
The decision to create a Black Lives Matter Plaza did not please the D.C. chapter of the Black Lives Matter global organization, however, which rejected the project"Bowser has consistently been on the wrong side of BLMDC history. This is to appease white liberals while ignoring our demands," the group said."Black Lives Matter means defund the police.""Black Lives Matter is a very critical of police; they're critical of me," the mayor responded.
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.
WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike: 'All Lives Cannot Matter Unless Black Lives Matter Equally'WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike speaks up in support of Black Lives Matter and the athletes and activists speaking out and taking action for change.
Read more »
Obama Promises Young Black Americans He'll Fight for Them: 'Your Lives Matter, Your Dreams Matter'The former president convened a town hall to 'use the momentum' of national protests to press mayors, police chiefs and other local office to act now on practical changes to use-of-force policies.
Read more »
Black Lives Matter, ACLU Sue Trump and Barr for Ordering Attack on White House ProtestersBlack Lives Matter and the ACLU sued Trump and Barr for forcibly clearing a White House protest Monday, saying the president's photo op was a “wholly illegal reason” to use tear gas and other measures against protesters
Read more »
Washington DC paints a giant 'Black Lives Matter' message on the road to the White HouseThe massive banner-like project spans two blocks of 16th Street, a central axis that leads southward straight to the White House.
Read more »
Police Searching For A White Cyclist Caught On Film Assaulting Black Lives Matter SupportersThe cyclist is described as a 50- to 60-year-old white male, medium build, 6 feet in height, with short brown hair.
Read more »