‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’ is drawn into history amid protests over George Floyd killing

Washington capped nearly a week of demonstrations against police brutality by painting the words 'Black Lives Matter' in enormous bright yellow letters on the street leading to the White House on Friday. (Executive Office of the Mayor via AP)

The letters and an image of the city's flag stretch across the entire width of 16th Street to the north of Lafayette Square. A sign now identifies that section of 16th Street near the White House as “Black Lives Matter Plaza.” (AP Photo)

The mural ends near St. John's Episcopal Church, where Donald Trump staged a photo op on Monday after officers in riot gear fired tear gas and charged demonstrators to make way for the President and his entourage. (AP Photo)

In recent days, thousands of demonstrators have marched peacefully between the White House, Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. Volunteers make their way through the mostly masked crowds offering spritzes of hand sanitizer, free water and snacks. (Reuters)

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser said the painting by city workers and local artists that spans two blocks is intended to send a message of support and solidarity to Americans outraged over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. (Executive Office of the Mayor/ via AP)

The mayor has sparred with Trump over the response to the protests and as D.C. prepared for a demonstration on Saturday that was expected to bring tens of thousands of people into a city still under coronavirus restrictions. (AP Photo)

Protests have erupted in several cities against racism and police brutality in the United States. (AP Photo)