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Black Employees Call Out FDNY

Several African-American employees have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the New York Fire Department over what they say…
by Clarissa Hamlin
12.08.17
New York
Black FDNY Union Rep Receives Racist Letter

Black FDNY union rep Keisha Brockington was the target of a racist hate letter after trying to help one of…
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.17
African American fireman at fire station
Firefighter Accuses Department Of Sexual Hazing & Discrimination

A Black firefighter sues the New York City Fire Department. It has a history of diversity issues.
by Nigel Roberts
01.23.17
Eric Garner’s Memorial Partially Burned In Fire, Daughter…

      UPDATED 01/21/15, 9:22 a.m. EST: Erica Garner directly addressed the memorial incident after her weekly march Tuesday evening. “They…
by Hannington Dia
04.22.15
Son Of FDNY Commissioner Who Left EMS Job…

Joseph Cassano (pictured right), the son of FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano (pictured) is trying to get back his EMS job,…
by Hannington Dia
04.17.14
FDNY Commissioner’s Son Resigns After Posting Racist Tweets

NYFD Commissioner Salvatore Cassano’s (pictured left) son has officially resigned after posting a series of racist tweets to his Twitter account,…
by Hannington Dia
03.20.13
EMT Sues NYC Fire Department Over Racial Harassment

NEW YORK — One of the first Black female Emergency Medical Technicians in New York City has sued the New…
by cganemccalla
05.10.12
FDNY Ignores White Firefighters’ Criminal Past In Hiring

BROOKLYN, NY — White firefighters’ criminal pasts are often ignored when it comes to hiring decisions, a former New York…
by NewsOne Staff
08.02.11
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