The Richmond Fire Department, Engine Company No. 9 and Associates Inc., and Brothers & Sisters Combined Professional Firefighters Inc. commemorated the 75th anniversary of Virginia’s first professional Black firefighters on July 1 at Main Street Station.
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A tribute to Black legacy in performance and public service
Richmonders paid tribute to two historic legacies with commemorative events held days apart. The Richmond Fire Department and community partners marked the 75th anniversary of Virginia’s first Black professional firefighters, while the Astoria Beneficial Club Inc. hosted its 52nd annual service honoring the enduring legacy of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.
