CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A large crowd gathered in uptown Charlotte on Saturday for the second annual Women's March. Organizers estimated thousands will take part.
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The event was one of dozens staged across the country on the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration to build support for a liberal-leaning agenda on issues like abortion, immigration and civil rights.
Carolyn Logan of the Black Women's Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg called on women to support each other in the workplace and resist harassment of all kinds. Logan told marchers ""Don't let this movement die."
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"This just gives people more momentum. We can make a change here. We can," said participant Alicia Reese.
Charlotte's event began at First Ward Park on Seventh Street with a speakers' forum. The march began at noon and ended at Romare Bearden Park.
Mayor Vi Lyles, the first female African-American mayor in Charlotte history, also addressed the crowd.