For those of you who believe there is no racism or discrimination in America's Fire departments, think again. Poor Man's Lotto: Memoirs of a Black Firefighter in America brings to light the racial predjudices that are still part of this courageous group of men. Now only if they can find the courage to face their discriminatory practices. As Former Director of Emergency Services and Homeland Security, it disturbs me greatly and deeply that this continues to be a norm in this agency. Hopefully, Poor Man's Lotto will open not only your eyes but also your minds. Personally, I would be scared to go into a hazardous environment knowing how some of you really feel about Blacks!
Thank you Ernest for finding this "discussion." Just reading all these comments by people is very disheartening. next time im in town ill pick up the book and read it. Im glad you came out and defended the book yourself, nothing against the person who started this, but i feel that the only person who can interpret their own work, is the person who created it. Best regards
Wow, I didnt see Jimmy Lins post. In my opinion Jimmy the skin color is a pigmentation and nothing else. Yes I agree they have had a harder time than some white kids. But I dont think that I can recall any great strive made by any one of a darker pigmentation.
If you know of some I would be interested. It would help with the paper I have to write about the fire dept history and what it means to me.