MSNBC PoliticsNation October 10, 2021 21:25:00
Usually behind the firehouse doors where female firefighters and firefighters of color are left to deal with the fallout. the culture of discrimination is so bad in some places that people are hesitant to call 911 in an emergency. people of color have long known that calling 911 might bring police brutality instead of assistance. and widespread reports of racism and sexism from fire departments doesn't restore confidence in emergency responders. nationwide, nearly 80% of firefighters are white, far higher than the share of white people in the general population. meaning that people of color ar...