Gwen Carr

When her son Eric Garner was killed by police in 2014, Gwen Carr transformed personal tragedy into a powerful national movement against systemic racism. As a matriarch of a large Staten Island African-American family, she emerged as a pivotal voice in the fight against police brutality and racial injustice.

Carr has since dedicated her life to advocating for accountability, speaking powerfully about the human cost of racial violence and systemic oppression. Her advocacy aims to create meaningful change, ensure justice for victims of police violence, and inspire communities to stand united against discrimination.