George King, who battled fires and racism as one of ‘Durham 10’ Black firefighters, dies

Subject

George King, Racism, ‘Durham 10’

Description

George King — who endured prejudice, taunting and no chance for advancement as one of Durham’s first Black firefighters, then rose to be the city’s fire marshal and assistant chief over a long and celebrated career — has died at 88.

Creator

Josh Shaffer

Source

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article287549100.html

Publisher

The News And Observer

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