Firefighter Alleges Racist Vandalism

April 22, 2007 California - A black rookie firefighter in the Los Angeles Fire Department was allegedly the target of racist vandalism. The Los Angeles Times, citing sources close to the investigation, reported that the man opened his locker and found that someone had smeared white foam on his uniform and other clothing. A banana had also been placed in the locker. The Fire Department has zero tolerance for any kind of behavior that involves hazing, racial discrimination or mistreatment of people ...