“We’re the voice for the ones that just got deceased,” Pegram said. “Somebody gotta show up and show out for them.”
Participants in the peaceful march held signs and called on people to “talk about it” instead of “shooting about it.”
Many of those in attendance have lost loved ones to gun violence.
The march was part of a series of planned events around Charlotte. The same group held a rally earlier in February and has more events planned for March.
Pegram said they have received more interest from the community in supporting the cause and he hopes the support will lead to positive change.