Aerial Photos of Black Lives Matter Plaza

On June 5, 2020, a two-block section of 16th Street NW in downtown Washington DC was renamed by Mayor Muriel Bowser to “Black Lives Matter Plaza” as part of ongoing protests against racism and police brutality aimed at black Americans. Earlier that day, the Department of Public Works painted a mural on the street with the words “Black Lives Matter” in 35-foot yellow capital letters. Today, June 8, Apple Maps not only reflects the new street name but also shows the newly painted mural from its aerial photos:



Google Maps reflects the new street name, but its photos have not yet been updated to include the mural:



There are many other mapping applications that may be updated with new images over time, so if you want to view them, enter GPS Coordinates 38.901317, -77.036539 and check for yourself.