Try to find a black fireman in New York City. Go ahead, I'll wait.
Still looking huh? Don't sweat it. In a city that has a, to say the least, healthy black population, blacks remains a measly 3% of NY's bravest. Finally there's a Justice Department lawsuit charging the FDNY for discrimatory practices. There's an excellent rundown on the problem in the NY Daily News about it, including some specific changes in policy that look as though they can benefit not only blacks but the entire city, ensuring that new hires will be more qualified than their predessors. It's worth the read.
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