Keyonna Jones
Keyonna Jones is an artist known for her role in painting the 'BLACK LIVES MATTER' mural in Washington, D.C., which served as a powerful symbol of the Black Lives Matter movement during the protests following George Floyd's murder in 2020. Her work gained national attention as it was created in a context of political tension between D.C.'s mayor, Muriel E. Bowser, and then-President Trump. Recently, Jones expressed her disappointment regarding the planned removal of the mural, while also acknowledging the complex political landscape that influenced the mayor's decision.
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Keyonna Jones led the effort to create the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, DC.
The rise and fall of Black Lives Matter Plaza
United States· 2025-05-24
Keyonna Jones is one of the seven artists who painted the Black Lives Matter mural and spoke about its significance.
Mural Bisa Dihapus, tetapi Ingatan Itu Abadi
Indonesia· 2025-05-24
Keyonna Jones stood on her artwork and remembered the time when she and six other artists were summoned by the mayor’s office to paint a mural.
D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate PositionUnited States· 2025-03-06