Gwen Carr is the matriarch of one of the largest African-American families on Staten Island. Since the death of her son, Eric Garner, she has been a civil rights activist. Her numerous public appearances include the 2016 Democratic Convention and appearing with Beyonce at the 2016 Video Music Awards. In March 2019, she was honored at The Selma 50th anniversary Freedom Flame Awards with the "Passion of the Flame" award. She resides in Staten Island, NY.
