From Ronald Clark of North Jersey.com: Carson returns home to give back

Essence Carson is a busy woman.

She’s in the middle of her second season playing for the WNBA’s New York Liberty and her schedule can be hectic. But when she received a phone call from childhood friend, Emmanuel Capers, to come and speak to about 21 young girls attending the Paterson Recreation basketball camp on Wednesday, she was quick to say, “yes”.

“It feels great just to be here and give back to the community,” Carson said, “and to be able to brighten up these kids’ day, in any way, shape or form. Just looking at their faces today, really made me smile.”