Black Athletes Giving Back: Justin Tuck

All too often black athletes are portrayed in the mainstream media in a negative light. The are mostly portrayed as selfish, greedy, womanizers, and as self centered athletes who commit crimes or who do nothing positive in their communities. To combat that every Thursday here at AAreports we will present an athlete doing something positive in their communities.


First up a young man from my favorite sports team, The NY Giants. George Cook.







Justin Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy program aspires to encourage children to READ, UNDERSTAND, SUCCEED, and HOPE as they continue to nurture literacy in their lives. Thischarity program is committed to raising funds to donate books and other reading materials to benefit the local New York and Central Alabama communities. Tuck has pledged $1,000 for each of his sacks to help the New York and Central Alabama school systems.

Tweet