News D. C. Firefighters Accused Of Stopping At a Chick-fil-A Before A 911 EmergencyBooker JonesApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023 by Booker JonesApril 3, 2023April 3, 20231564 “The firefighters said they had already ordered their food on an app when the emergency call came in, so they decided to stop for "literally... Read more
Leadership News Grandson of Jersey’s First Black Firefighter Promoted to Battalion ChiefBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 2022 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJanuary 24, 2022January 24, 20221550 Dwayne Taylor promoted to Battalion Chief and continues the legacy of his grandfather, the first Black firefighter to join Jersey City's Fire Department 70 years... Read more
News Black Off-Duty Firefighter Dies After Rescuing Three Drowning GirlsCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 26, 2020August 26, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 26, 2020August 26, 20205070 Late last week, a Black off-duty firefighter lost his life while helping to rescue three girls who were drowning in a river near Michigan’s Belle... Read more
Health and Wellness Lifestyle September 11th Coverage Ignores Way Too ManyAndrew Bass, Jr.September 9, 2011September 12, 2011 by Andrew Bass, Jr.September 9, 2011September 12, 20111223 One widower says more than white firefighters and wealthy traders died on September 11th, but you couldn't tell from ten years of coverage... Read more