Carmelo Anthony helped bus 4,500 kids to March for Our Lives rally from Baltimore

Gabe Fernandez

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Hundreds of thousands people gathered in cities around the country Saturday to participate in the March for Our Lives, a rally centered in Washington D.C., to bring attention to gun violence and mass shootings in schools and demand legislative reform.

Current and former NBA players and coaches showed their support on social media with encouraging messages and other shows of support. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony went so far as to help transport 4,500 kids from his hometown of Baltimore to the march in Washington, D.C.

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While Anthony was unable to attend the march itself, he spoke to reporters after practice Saturday about his actions and the importance of activism.

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The six-time All-Star doesn't shy away from taking part in protests or social advocacy. He marched with demonstrators in Baltimore protesting the death of Freddie Gray in 2015 and received a community service award from his hometown in 2017.

Outside the city, Anthony has been one of the loudest athlete voices denouncing gun violence. In 2016 — following a string of deadly shootings around the country — he encouraged athletes to speak up and demand change.

Gabe Fernandez