THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
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Black Lives Matter (BLM) Historical Markers

Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a decentralized political and social movement that aims to highlight racism, discrimination and racial inequality experienced by Black people in the United States, and to promote anti-racism. The markers in this series interpret the historical context of the movement.
 
By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 28, 2022
Breonna Taylor Bust and Marker
1 ► California, Alameda County, Oakland, Downtown Oakland — Breonna Taylor — Say Her Name —
On Telegraph Avenue at 16th Street, on the left when traveling south on Telegraph Avenue.
2 ► California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — "El Camino Real" — Mission Bell Removed —
On Mission Street at Sylvar Street, on the right when traveling west on Mission Street.
3 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — Asbury United Methodist Church — Black Lives Matter —
On 11th Street Northwest just south of K Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
4 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Logan Circle — Our Black Lives Matter, 2020 —
On 14th Street Northwest north of Corcoran Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
5 ► Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — The Promise of Elgin —
On Spring Street near Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
6 ► Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Downtown — Black Lives Matter Mural —
On Indiana Avenue west of North West Street, on the right when traveling north.
7 ► Maryland, Montgomery County, Sandy Spring — Leatha Howard Holland Webster / William Howard Hill & Anna Virginia Carter Hill — Sandy Spring African American Heritage Trail — [Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery] —
On Brooke Road 0.1 miles west of Chandlee Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
8 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord — The Robbins House — Concord’s African American History — What Does Independence Look Like? —
On Monument Street north of Great Meadow Road, on the right when traveling north.
9 ► Ohio, Lake County, North Madison — Broccoli — (Brassica oleracea) —
On Middle Ridge Road (Route 22) at Burns Road, on the right when traveling west on Middle Ridge Road.
10 ► Ohio, Portage County, Hiram — Black Lives Matter installation —
On Garfield Road at Hinsdale Road, on the right when traveling south on Garfield Road.
11 ► Virginia, Newport News, North Newport News — Reflecting a Changing Society —
On Old Courthouse Way at Courthouse Drive, on the left when traveling north on Old Courthouse Way.
12 ► Prince Edward Island, Queens County, Charlottetown, Downtown — Black Lives Matter —
Near Kent Street.
13 ► United Kingdom, England, Nottingham, Nottingham city centre — Rebel City —
On Castle Road, on the left when traveling north.
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026