U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia leads attack on Black Lives Matter Plaza. What we know

Targeting D.C.’s BLM Plaza, GOP Congress says Black lives don’t matter

WASHINGTON—Black lives don’t matter. That’s the message from Republican Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia, author of legislation which would withhold federal money from the District of Columbia if Mayor Muriel Bowser didn’t rename Black Lives Matter Plaza.

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia leads attack on Black Lives Matter Plaza. What we know

The Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. may soon have a new name following legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia.

D.C. Mayor Rejects Georgia Congressman’s Proposal to Rename Black Lives Matter Plaza

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has dismissed a proposal from U.S. Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza, calling it “meaningless congressional interference.”Clyde introduced a bill on March 3 seeking to redesignate the downtown landmark as “Liberty Plaza,” but Bowser made it clear that the initiative would not be entertained.The plaza, located on 6th Street NW in the nation’s capital, was established in 2020…

Black Lives Matter Plaza Will Be Renamed

After threats from Republicans to cut transportation funding for D.C., the Black Lives Matter Plaza will be renamed. The plaza is a public space directly in front of the White House that was created in 2020 after protesters called for justice in response to the murder of George Floyd. In an act of solidarity, the city painted the words “Black Lives Matter” in large yellow letters across 16th Street, extending from the White House to Lafayette Sq…

Black Lives Matter Plaza Faces Renaming Amid Congressional Pressure

Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. faces renaming through legislation by Rep. Clyde, risking federal funding and sparking debates on symbolism