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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and civil rights activist Al Sharpton participate in the painting of “Black Lives Matter” large yellow letters on the street outside Trump Tower. IMAGES
Just days before being canned by President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper denied serving as the president's yes-man in the Pentagon. According to Business Insider, Esper told the Military Times he challenges the president more than any other Cabinet-level leader. President Donald Trump fired Esper Monday, providing no reason. However, the president has previously purged officials for a perceived lack of loyalty. Esper and the Commander in Chief have locked horns on numerous issues, most notably over Esper's order to cease flying the Confederate flag on US military bases. Also, Esper also tried to distance himself from a politically-charged photo op, in which Trump awkwardly clutched a Bible in front of a church near the White House. Federal troops pepper-sprayed peaceful protesters in Lafayette Park, so the way would be cleared for Trump, Esper, and other officials to walk to the church.
Brockton (US), Jun 18 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: CJ Gunther).- Visual artist Leigh Bigger created a Black Lives Matter mural, which was displayed on the street in front of the artist's house in Brockton, Massachusetts.FOOTAGE AND SOUNDBITES OF VISUAL ARTIST LEIGH BIGGER.
Washington (US), Jun 5 (EFE / EPA) .- The Washington City Council changed the name of 16th Street, in front of the White House, to that of the anti-racist movement "Black Lives Matter" a name that has also been painted in yellow on the road of this section. (CAMERA: Carlos Vilas)
Speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Senator Tim Kaine accepted the Democratic Party's Vice Presidential nomination. Discussing his running mate, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Kaine said, "With Hillary it's not just words, it's accomplishments. She delivers."