On July 3, Disney released the much-anticipated filmed version of the smash-hit musical “Hamilton” to its streaming platform Disney Plus. The film, originally slated for theatrical release on October 15, 2021, presents a live-capture version of the musical using footage from two original cast performances back in 2016.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser made headlines last week as she commissioned a large-scale street mural in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. On the morning of June 5, 35-foot-tall yellow letters spelling out “Black Lives Matter” were revealed on 16th Street in front of Lafayette Square. Alongside the mural, black-and-white signage designated two blocks of 16th Street as “Black Lives Matter Plaza.
