Canton, Ohio, Gets First-Ever African American Fire Chief

Canton, Ohio, Gets First-Ever African American Fire Chief
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Kwameshallahu Akbar Bennett became Canton, OH's first African American fire chief.
(Image: Facebook- Canton City Fire Department)
April 26, 2021 marked a historical day in Canton, Ohio, as Kwameshallahu Akbar Bennett became the first African American Fire Chief in the nearly 200-year history of the Canton City Fire Department. During the swearing in ceremony, Bennett thanked a host of colleagues and family members.
“Today’s a celebration. It’s a celebration of what’s possible when you work hard, believe, and have people that support you and love you,” Bennett, 50, said.
Elizabeth Bennett, Bennett’s late mother, gave him confidence and encouragement. Akbar said that he could not fail without a mother like her.

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