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Washington removes 'Black Lives Matter' mural

Ines Pohl in Washington D.C.
March 12, 2025

The "Black Lives Matter" mural was commissioned by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser in June 2020 after George Floyd was killed by a police officer. As a key symbol against racism, it has long been a thorn in the side of US President Donald Trump. Now it's being removed.

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Ines Pohl
Ines Pohl Bureau head of DW's Washington Studio@inespohl