Even in 2012, if there's a black character in the movies or on television that's a professional, if we even hear about their backgrounds they're always 'up from the streets.'

Carter (born 1954) American law professor and writer
Stephen Carter Baron Carter of Barnes (born 1964) former Downing Street Chief of Staff
Stephen Carter (footballer) (born 1974) Australian rules footballer
Stephen Carter guitarist with punk band Gallows.