Instead, she shone even brighter, taking national stages by storm, first as the head of the Women’s Legal Defense Fund and subsequently leading the ERA Coalition/Fund for Women’s Equality.
Her touch extended beyond politics; Carol was instrumental in crafting brighter futures, championing higher education opportunities at CUNY and Hunter College.
Natalie Gomez-Velez, a notable figure in the City University of New York, reverently describes Carol: “While navigating the vast ocean of public service, she unfailingly cast lifelines to budding law aspirants, ensuring they weren’t adrift.”
Carol Robles-Román Death: A Personal Struggle
Though never a smoker, Carol’s Stage 4 lung cancer was a cruel twist of fate, attributed to 9/11 exposure.
This revelation not only shocked her immediate circle but also shed light on the perils faced by countless New Yorkers post that fateful day.
Justice Gonzalez, a friend since their days at NYU Law School, beautifully encapsulated Carol’s spirit: “From leading sit-ins against racial prejudice at NYU to her relentless public service, Carol’s essence remained unaltered – a fierce, compassionate force of nature.”
The Many Hats of Carol
Frances Robles, a correspondent for The New York Times and Carol’s sibling, unveiled another side of her: a woman driven by ‘missions of mercy’.
