Tested by flames and prejudice: city’s first black firefighters honored
William E. Callier Sr. passes around a copy of an old newspaper clipping, his pride still evident decades after he and 15 other men made Atlanta history. “Bronze Fire-fighters Ready for Action.” A black-and-white photograph in a 1963 edition of the Atlanta Inquirer newspaper shows …
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Monthly Volunteer Lunch
January 24 at the AAFFM. These men are the retired and few active members of the L.A. Fire Service following our monthly volunteer lunch. This was coordinated by Retired Assistant Chief Curtis James (in the center with white hat) and Retired Inspector Mike Dumas …
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Synthia SAINT JAMES Returns to AAFF Museum for Fundraiser
Fine Art America is the premier online marketplace for purchasing fine art originals and prints. It is also the easiest way to discover new artists and art galleries and to stay connected to your local art scene! 1-synthia-saint-james.fineartamerica.com Synthia SAINT JAMES Returns to AAFF Museum …
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(YALA) Dark Girls – The Story of Color, Gender, and Race
86th Birthday of the late retired Assistant Fire Chief Paul Orduna
Pictured are (L-R) Museum President; Captain Brent Burton, Miss Delores Orduna, Gloria Orduna-O’Quinn, Museum Board members; Firefighter Gerald Durant, Firefighter Paramedic Michelle Banks, Akosua Hobert and Assistant Chief Kwame Cooper. (Photo by Robert Gladden) January 17, 2013 marked the 86th birthday of the late retired …
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