On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people rallied across the country for the March for Our Lives protest. The event came in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting in order to bring awareness to school shootings and gun violence and to call on elected officials to make reforms on gun laws.
March For Our Lives has gotten support from celebrities and athletes such as Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Dwyane Wade and NBA legend Bill Russell.
Carmelo Anthony wasn’t able to attend, but he was able to contribute in a special way by bussing 4,500 kids from Baltimore to Washington D.C. so they could participate.
Carmelo Anthony says he helped bus 4,500 kids from Baltimore to DC for the march: “It’s a special moment...to see how powerful the youth are right now, and the voices are being heard.” pic.twitter.com/5ozXHW03jR
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) March 24, 2018
Anthony is no stranger to activism, especially in Baltimore where he was raised. In 2015, he joined the Baltimore protests of Freddie Gray’s murder, and he goes home often to give back to the community. Anthony being able to send buses for kids and realizing the impact of the youth is inspirational and powerful.
And judging by the sound of it, Melo isn’t going to stop giving back and being active anytime soon. Saying “It’s something that should come natural, so I think I’ll always be part of... or active when it comes to activism and speaking up.”
It’s always heartwarming to see athletes and people doing good deeds for their communities.
Partnering with @MTV @NAACP and my city of Bmore to support #MarchForOurLives.
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) March 23, 2018
Sending over 4,500 kids from Baltimore to the March tomorrow... We've all had #ENOUGH! Proud of our youth for standing up gun violence. #STAYME7O pic.twitter.com/aV2VEZWsA9