The rise and fall of Black Lives Matter Plaza

For nearly five years, Washington’s Black Lives Matter Plaza stood as a place to mourn, celebrate, argue and ultimately renew the nation’s commitment to the fight for equality. Then, amid a recent shift in political winds and under intense federal pressure, the Plaza and its message were reduced, bit by bit, into a pile of rubble.

​ For nearly five years, Washington’s Black Lives Matter Plaza stood as a place to mourn, celebrate, argue and ultimately renew the nation’s commitment to the fight for equality. Then, amid a recent shift in political winds and under intense federal pressure, the Plaza and its message were reduced, bit by bit, into a pile of rubble. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN