Mr. Ed Carter was the ‘grandfather’ of the community. He founded and ran the Fort Greene Youth Patrol for over 30 years as well as Fort Greene Empowerment and Fort Greene Rebuild. He worked with the City Council and The Black Cowboys, teaching local youth to ride horses. “He didn’t walk fast, but he was everywhere.“
Fort Greene
Mr. Ed Carter
1933 - 2011
Quotes about Mr. Carter:
“He believed in hard work. He was a military man. The minute we arrived, he said, ‘Grab a broom, rake or shovel and get to work.’
“Even later in life when he had lost his sight, if you came up to his car window he’d know who you were by the sound of your voice! He would ask ‘How’s your cousin?’” That’s how much he knew and watched over the community.”
“He only retired when he passed on.”
Quotes from Mr. Carter:
He said:
“Take pride in who you are. Be a man first.”
“Each one teach one.”
“Stand alongside your brother, not behind.”
Portrait by
Jocelyn Arem
Jocelyn Arem is a GRAMMY-nominated multimedia producer, artist, activist, educator and archival consultant. She also performs as a soul/jazz singer under the name Rabasi Joss. She recently released her original full length album ``Heliotrope`` at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Fort Greene.
Words to describe Mr. Carter:
Leadership
Discipline
Empowerment
Pave the way
Grandfather
Hope
Hard Work
Community
Faith
Education
Art
Music
Family
