Fighting To Preserve History Of African American Firefighters
By Dominic Riley, Posted 12/10/09
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For 30 years a Los Angeles fire station was home to black firefighters during a period of segregation. Now, that fire station is home to a museum that celebrates the history and heritage of black firefighters. Dominic Riley has the story of one retiree who won’t let that history die.
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