Thousands converged on the nation's capital Saturday to demand the protection of voting rights, walking in the footsteps of the 250,000 people who marched in the historic March on Washington 58 years before. As part of March On for Voting Rights, civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and the Rev. Al Sharpton, were leading marches in Washington, D.C., Houston, Miami, Phoenix and more than 40 other cities. In D.C., Sharpton, King and Rep. Al Green of Texas carried the leading banner with the words "Protect Your Power" as thousands marched more than 12 blocks between McPherson Square and the National Mall. "What do we want? Voting rights! When do we want them? Now!" they chanted, braving heat of up to 90 degrees. Many carried posters emblazoned with slogans such as "Our voice, our vote matter" and "Protect voting rights." Volunteers supplied water and masks. Others sold shirts and buttons. While the rally centered around voting rights, groups brought posters and banners on a variety of issues, including police brutality, worker’s rights, Black Lives Matter, and reparations. 📸 Doug Kapustin, USA TODAY