Street Names In Front Of White House Changed To Black Lives Matter

JAKARTA - Two weeks have passed, but thousands of Americans are still holding demonstrations and protesting against the issue of racism that killed a black man George Floyd on May 25. Various forms of support have been carried out, one of which is through a campaign with the words 'Black Lives Matter'.

As reported by Buzzfeed, thousands of people and artists took to the streets and created a giant mural with the words 'Black Lives Matter' in yellow paint on 16th Street Washington, DC which leads directly to Lafayette Park and the White House.

This mural action was initiated by the Mayor of Washington, Muriel Bowser together with a number of artists to campaign against racism. In addition, he also protested the policies of US President Donald Trump who often made controversial statements and tones of racism, amid a wave of protests.

"As citizens of Washington, we all want to be here together in peace to show action in America. You can assemble peacefully, you will bring complaints to the government, and can demand change," said Bowser via his personal Instagram account with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter .

Holy cow. The city of DC is out here on 16th steeet behind the White House painting BLACK LIVES MATTER onto the streets - that it owns - stretching all the way to k Street. pic.twitter.com/PU7DW7XZHu

- Emily Badger (@emilymbadger) June 5, 2020

In addition to the giant mural, the Washington DC city government also formalized the street's name as "Black Lives Matter Plaza". This action also received a positive response from the community and black people living in Washington.

"We are here at peace as Americans, on American roads to be precise in Washington DC," commented the netizen.

The giant mural writing can also be seen from a distance. Even the change in the name of the street was also responded to by Google, which then changed the name of the 16th Street NW to 'Black Lives Matter Plz NW'.

In fact, Washington DC has been the site of protests for more than a week in response to George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. The public was furious after the viral video, which shows the moment when Floyd's neck was crushed by Chauvin for nearly nine minutes.

In addition, a 2.4 meter high fence was recently erected around Lafayette Square, which left the White House surrounded by extra tight security during the protests and riots.

Not only in the United States, George Floyd's death sparked great anger in other countries. They agreed to oppose injustice against the issue of racism.