Watch Trayvon Martin Rally Walk Streets of Annapolis

An estimated crowd of 80 lined Annapolis' Main Street on its way to the State Capitol in a rally to protest what many believe to be injustice in the not-guilty verdict of the George Zimmerman trial.

Cries of "No justice, no peace," and, "Justice for Trayvon," were heard throughout downtown Annapolis Tuesday evening during the rally, which started with a prayer. Another recurring theme throughout the rally was an anti-Florida campaign, which stemmed from gun laws in the state.

The rally was attended by several elected officials, including Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen, Alderman Kenneth Kirby and Alderwoman Sheila Finlayson, all of whom took the megaphone to issue their own thoughts on the Trayvon Martin issue.

Cohen spoke of Annapolis as a city divided by race, but brought together by common issues. He said he hoped children were able to grow up in a city where that divide was healed, but that process starts with beginning to understand different perspectives. 

"I love to see all these young folk here. I want them to grow up in an Annapolis that's not two Annapolises, but one," Cohen said.

Alderwoman Classie Hoyle said the outrage over the shooting of Martin and Zimmerman's verdict served as a reminder of how far there was still to go to achieve Dr. Martin Luther King's dream.

"I hope I live to see that day. Right now, it's deja vu," Hoyle said.

But perhaps loudest among the voices at the rally was Arnold Smith, who led the chant through the streets, and ultimately gave a rousing speech to the crowd, saying the issue wasn't about race, but the justice system.

Smith even went so far as to say he was glad Zimmerman was found not guilty, because now the issues are being debated openly.

"Look at us. It brought us together. This is bigger, believe it or not, than Trayvon Martin," Smith said. "Through Trayvon, he's brought the entire country to a place where we have to discuss these issues."