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Boston To Hire Six Rejected White Firefighters
Jan. 5, 2004
The Boston Fire Department has agreed to hire six men who were passed over in favor of minority group members with lower test scores.
The Boston Fire Department has agreed to hire six men who were passed over in favor of minority group members with lower test scores.
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