Just a few of my favorite exerpts from a recently posted NBC (national) news article. "the first African-American female fire captain in the history of the Department." "she sacrificed hands-on experience for staff positions" "After only four years in the department, Forrest was promoted to lieutenant in 2008" "Forrest also serves on the board of Club Valiants, Inc., an organization dedicated to support of minority firefighters." "As a result of their efforts, more African-Americans were able to not only get a job, but to be promoted." "She is about 4-foot-11. So, to be so fierce and such a warrior in such a small frame is just tremendous" "how can someone like that compete in an arena with everybody else" "Forrest says she recently spoke with Ayers and thanked him for his role in her success...As commissioner, he made sure his people we’re taken care of"
Posted on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 10:35:06 +0000