What is Starr's Dad Big Mav's role in the neighborhood? What is different about his past? *

1) Uncle Carlos served as a father figure in Starr's life, particularly while Maverick was in prison. With his job as a police officer and a home in a suburban, gated community, Uncle Carlos assimilates into the white community, and encourages Lisa to do the same with her family, leading to conflict with Maverick.