Historic DC church raises ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner ahead of pro-Trump protests

The new banners will replace a banner that shows a quote from South Carolina Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WASHINGTON — The National City Christian Church raised three 16-feet “Black Lives Matter” banners just moments before pro-Trump rallies are set to kick-off in response to what they described as “ongoing fearmongering and racial hatred” in the country.
The banners will be erected on the front columns of the historic church to spread the message for the civil rights and freedoms of Black and brown American people during pro-Trump rallies and Congress’ special session to certify the electoral college votes from the 2020 presidential election.

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