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February 14, 2012
Edward Carter — Lost One Year Ago, But His Legacy Lives On
The Local [Fort Greene/Clinton Hill]
by Serge Avery
As part of its coverage of Black History Month, The Local remembers long-time activist Ed Carter, who passed away one year ago.
“He was not ashamed to be outspoken” when he fought for the disenfranchised, his friend, Assemblyman Joe Lentol (D–Greenpoint), said at the funeral last year.
He was especially outspoken about the controversial Atlantic Yards mega-development, which Mr. Carter opposed. Choice soundbite: Brooklynites are not “about to kiss any developer’s ass” and support the project.
Councilwoman Letitia James wrote that Carter “was a social justice legend, royalty throughout Brooklyn, and could be a royal pain sometimes — another reason why he so dearly loved.”
Photo: The New York Times
Posted by eric at February 14, 2012 12:00 PM