Jay volunteers in 2008 in Quebrada Arroyo, Costa Rica. 

Jay Carter visits with Costa Rican politician and economist, Epsy Campbell who served as the Vice-president of Costa Rica from 8 May 2018 to 8 May 2022.

Jay with Pittsburgh activists, including Christian Carter who famously led one of the first, largest social justice reform movements against police brutality that wrongfully led to the death of Antwon Rose, Jr. II by former officer, Michael Rosfeld.

My strength comes from others who have overcome challenges like me, the incredible odds beyond one’s imagination.

Jay Carter visits with American Rapper, Wiz Khalifa both former residents of City of Pittsburgh who grew up in Hazelwood. Jay often served Whiz and his crew at his extended Vietnamese family-owned business where Whiz filmed his famous music video, Black and Yellow.