Over 1,000 people took part in Saturday’s May Day March in east Charlotte. Protestors gathered at the Latin American Coalition off of Central Avenue, in support of immigrants and against the Trump administration.
They then marched down Central Avenue towards Plaza Midwood, calling for more respect for workers, unions, immigrants and unhoused people.
Also in attendance was U.S. House Representative Alma Adams.
“Immigrants rights are workers rights and our immigrant communities are a bedrock of the city of Charlotte. Immigrants without you, there would be no United States of America," she said.
Saturday’s march was organized by Charlotte-Metrolina Labor Council, Action NC, Carolina Migrant Network, and other community groups. May Day marches were held around the US last week, calling for better conditions for the working class. In Rock Hill, several hundred people gathered on Saturday as well.
