Over six decades later, the Wilmington Fire Department hired the first African American Firefighter in the 1960′s. The man’s name is Russell Jackson. He unknowingly made history by accepting a ...

A history that dates back to the 1920s. African American firefighters have been an enormous part of American history, regrettably, this past is often unacknowledged. This museum is the only free ...

Fires continue to rage in Los Angeles, and already they have ranked among the most destructive urban blazes in American history ... of enslaved firefighting. The history of enslaved firefighters ...

There are many African American who were in the shadow and doing the work and also had enough love and empathy to pour into ...

Southern California is home to a wide variety of events that celebrate this important month, from creative workshops and live ...

Reggie Williams has been blazing trails throughout his remarkable career, starting as a paramedic to become the city of Rocklin's first African American fire chief.

Black History Month Parade & Expo Feb. 22 Parade begins at Summit & Citrus Ave., Fontana, CA 92325 The parade will feature ...

Discover the history at the African American Firefighter Museum, housed in the historic Fire Station No. 30 since 1997. Visitors are welcome every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.(Photo by Robert Mora ...