Coverage dated October 1, 2021 to October 2, 2021

Nine New York firefighters suspended for racist messages

Headline from NBC News

It said they also exchanged other racist messages, including one about the use of fire hoses on protesters.

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MyNorthwest
Report: 9 NYC firefighters suspended over racist messages (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Oct 1, 2021
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NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City officials have suspended nine firefighters without pay in connection with a string of racist messages and memes they shared
NBC News
Nine New York firefighters suspended for racist messages (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 2, 2021
NBC News's feed description
It said they also exchanged other racist messages, including one about the use of fire hoses on protesters.
The Hill
9 NY firefighters suspended over sharing of racist messages about George Floyd (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 2, 2021
The Hill's feed description
Nine New York firefighters have been suspended after sharing racist messages and memes about the killing of George Floyd.

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