While in grade school he dreamed of becoming a firefighter after not seeing a ... t know how to teach us and as a result, lot of black kids did not graduate,” Duster explained.

as he never saw a Black firefighter in his community. That reality has fueled his dedication to breaking barriers and paving the way for others. “I do love to give back and show young kids of ...

The devastated widow of a firefighter who died on New York City’s notorious “Black Sunday” — exactly 20 years ago Thursday — said she’s still struck by sudden tearful waves of grief ...