Vernon Cherry News Today

Of those firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11, 12 were members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY)’s Black Vulcan Society, an organization established in 1940 due to discrimination in the department.

NewsOne remembers some of the unsung heroes of color who stood on the front lines during the attacks on 9/11.

Twelve Black firefighters of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) were lost during rescue and recovery efforts on 9/11.

It seemed like a good idea at the time. I was president of the FDNY Islamic Society, which was embroiled in disputes with the fire commissioner regarding [...]