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DARNELL DINKINS STILL UPLIFTING THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY

April 18, 2006

Darnell Dinkins formerly of the Baltimore Ravens is still dedicated to the Baltimore community where he still focuses his philanthropic efforts. Darnell, through his Maleness to Manhood Foundation, has personally designed a Darnell Dinkins Community Action Poster. This motivational poster stresses the importance of education to children in middle schools and will be distributed throughout the Baltimore Area.

The Darnell Dinkins Community Action Poster is another illustration of his empowering influence within urban

    
$10.00 donation for poster
  
 
  		   

communities. The unveiling of the poster will take place on April 19, 2006 on the Big Phat Morning Show 92.3 (92Q). In addition, he is taking time out of his busy football schedule to fly in and kick off the distribution of these posters with an inspirational speech to Old Court, Dunbar, Lakeland, and Thurgoode Marshall middle schools.

Darnell was born in Baltimore and raised in the inner city of Pittsburgh. Darnell states, “I will never forget where I have come from. It is my personal mission to help kids who are growing up in a similar environment, where there is very little daily evidence of hope. Youth of today should know that there is hope and a bright future ahead through faith, hard work, perseverance and education”.

This project is supported by The National Alliance of African Athletes, Pro Image Store, Cenveo Printing Company, Sams Club of Owings Mills, Early Morning Software, Next Car Rental, and Congressman Elijah Cummings.

Contact:
J. Everette Pearsall
Maleness to Manhood Foundation
The National Alliance of African American Athletes
410-551-3462
  • Annual Football Camp beginning June of each year
  • Darnell has adopted Thurgood Marshall High School and meets with them every other Tuesday to challenge them to get better grades, better attendance, and better behavior. Classes are rewarded achieving their goals.
  • Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway November 22nd
  • Toy Drive - Giving away Toys to less fortunate - December of every year.
  • Unveiling of the Darnell Dinkins Educational Poster in Baltimore, Maryland on December 20th, 2005