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Los Angeles Fire Department History of Segregation
The article recalls the 1950s fight over integration in Los Angeles fire stations, detailing white only signs and black firefighters facing harassment. It notes a Justice Department lawsuit against LA for discrimination, changes under a 17 point consent decree, and the ongoing struggles with minority recruitment amid budget constraints.
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