Erica Garner

Gwen Carr goes before Congress to deliver emotional testimony about the death of her son, Eric Garner

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Erica Garner wins ‘Shorty Award’ for social media activism

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Mom says Erica Garner had a falling out with father Eric Garner before he died

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/ January 24, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Erica Garner secretly taped Justice Department meeting

The late Erica Garner, daughter of Eric Garner who was tragically killed by police, was a powerful activist who, apparently, never left things to chance. Before she died at age 27 of heart failure, leaving behind two small children, she secretly recorded a June meeting she had with Department of Justice officials.
/ January 23, 2018

Erica Garner funeral is marred by family drama, grandmother banned from service

Eric Garner’s mother was kept from attending the funeral of her own granddaughter, Erica Garner, by her daughter-in-law, who was in charge of the guest list.
/ January 9, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Erica Garner left with major brain damage following heart attack

Erica Garner has reportedly been left with major brain damage after she suffered a heart attack shortly before Christmas.
/ December 28, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Erica Garner placed on life support after suffering heart attack

Erica Garner is reportedly on life support after she suffered a heart attack on Christmas Eve.
/ December 26, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Erica Garner in critical condition after suffering heart attack

The oldest daughter of a New York City man killed by a police chokehold has been hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a heart attack.
/ December 25, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

NYC mayor blasted for not honoring anniversary of Eric Garner’s death

Garner’s daughter, Erica, called out the NYC mayor for not attending an event marking the third anniversary of Garner’s death
/ July 18, 2017