US Congresswoman Nancy Mace is introducing legislation to rename the formerly named Black Lives Matter Square in Washington, DC, to be named after late TPUSA Founder Charlie Kirk.
The plaza was named Black Lives Matter plaza in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that took place in 2020. The release for the proposal, issued Wednesday, explains that Charlie Kirk wanted the square, formerly designated “Black Lives Matter Plaza,” to be renamed to something non-divisive; it also contrasts the legacies of Floyd and Kirk.
“Prior to his death,” the release states, “Charlie Kirk himself visited the site and called for an end to what he termed ‘mass race hysteria,’ stating ‘Make America Great Again, get rid of Black Lives Matter Plaza,’ while characterizing the plaza’s designation as part of divisive policies under former D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.”
“After Charlie Kirk was assassinated in cold blood, the nation responded with zero riots, zero looting, zero injuries, and zero destruction,” the release continues. “Americans gathered in prayer, peace, and unity, exercising the very free speech rights Charlie spent his life defending.”
The act of “renaming this plaza in Charlie Kirk’s memory” will reflect the values of free speech “peace over violence, dialogue over destruction, and the First Amendment over mob rule,” the release claims toward its conclusion.
If passed, the bill will establish the name of the area specifically as ‘‘Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza.’’
“Our officers were assaulted, vilified, and abandoned in 2020,” Representative Mace stated. “This redesignation sends a clear message: we will always stand for American values and fiercely defend the brave men and women who wear the badge.”
