Baltimore Ravens take to city streets to aid restoration efforts after Monday's unrest
The Ravens franchise is doing its part to help Baltimore following the civil unrest that has gripped the city in the wake of the controversial death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray.
Earlier in the week, former Ravens great Ray Lewis made an impassioned plea to rioters to protest in a nonviolent manner, while running back Justin Forsett called Monday's riots "an ugly time" for the city.
Thursday morning, just hours before the first round of the NFL draft, their words turned into actions.
Lewis, quarterback Joe Flacco, coach John Harbaugh and several others representing the organization delivered food and spoke with students at local schools to offer their support and help the city heal.
Players and coaches are in
#Baltimore today, helping to restore our beautiful city.
pic.twitter.com/Byo5oRRMLw— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens)
April 30, 2015 Our first stop is dropping off some food at a local elementary school. Check out that hand off.
#Baltimore pic.twitter.com/Mso2wwPtch— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens)
April 30, 2015 John Harbaugh meets the Frederick Douglass football team.
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April 30, 2015 We love this city. Always have. Always will.
#BaltimoreStrong pic.twitter.com/dbxfAbUehB— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens)
April 30, 2015 Ray Lewis: "Now it's about each other. It's about coming together."
#BaltimoreStrong— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens)
April 30, 2015