Mayor de Blasio Attended the Painting of “Black Lives Matter” Mural in Front of Trump Tower

h. nazan ışık—

9 July 2020—

“With a street in every borough painted with the words Black Lives Matter, we are recognizing where we have been and looking forward to where we will go,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

The project began in Manhattan near City Hall on 9 July, in the morning, as Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer’s project.

And on the same day, 9 July, at noon another “Black Lives Matter” mural was painted in front of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue. New York City Mayor de Blasio, New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray, Rev. Al Sharpton and many people attended the installation, which was organized by Mr. De Blasio.

“Black Lives Matter” mural painted in front of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue. (Photo: h. nazan ışık /NKENdiKEN)

Mayor de Blasio announced the City has begun street co-namings and street paintings in all five boroughs to commemorate the Black Lives Matter movement. The Administration will work with the City Council to advance legislation to co-name one street in each borough “Black Lives Matter”, and will work with community activists to paint each street.

“Renaming and repainting a street is a modest testament to the massive challenge ahead of us,” said Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer. “But in so doing we will, literally, set down a marker for our current goals and mark this era for future generations. I’m a history buff; as New Yorkers and visitors walk downtown past some of America’s most historic landmarks, ‘Black Lives Matter Boulevard’ will add to that history.

Council Member Chin thank the Mayor for taking this action, and said, “…, this sign is a permanent reminder for elected officials, workers, visitors, and residents that this is more than just a rallying call, it’s a movement that requires our continued solidarity and full support.”