Jay-Z‘s mom, Gloria Carter, was recognized at the 29th annual GLAAD Awards on Saturday. Carter was given a Special Recognition Award on behalf of Jay-Z’s song ‘Smile‘ which discusses his mom’s tough journey through life and coming out as a gay woman after many years in the closet.
Ms. Gloria Carter accepts Special Recognition Award | 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
At the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York, Ms. Gloria Carter accepted the Special Recognition Award on behalf of her son, JAY-Z, for his song ‘Smile.’ Robin Roberts presented Carter with the award. http://www.glaad.org/ – For more information about GLAAD’s work, please visit http://www.glaad.org, http://facebook.com/glaad, and http://twitter.com/glaad.
“My life wasnt horrible. I chose to protect my family from ignorance. I was happy, but I was not free.” Carter said in her speech.
A moving speech about her struggle coming to terms with who she is and who she loves.
