Ravens spend Draft Day helping to rebuild Baltimore

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Neha Prakash
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In an act of solidarity for its city, the Ravens came together on Thursday to help deliver food and supplies around Baltimore and meet with those affected by the violence that engulfed the city earlier this week.

The city has faced days of unrest since the riots broke out following the funeral of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Baltimore resident who died in police custody in mid-April.

At least 50 members of the 66 Ravens players worked to spread goodwill, getting together with children and police officers. Former linebacker Ray Lewis also joined the efforts, speaking to students at Frederick Douglass High School.

Thursday is also NFL Draft Day, but the Ravens canceled its Thursday night draft party out of respect for of the city's imposed curfew.

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It warms my heart seeing the Ravens players down in Baltimore city making a difference #BaltimoreStrong — Sammi (@sammigalbraithh) April 30, 2015

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