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African American Named Interim Fire Chief
Mayor Villaraigosa has named African American Douglas Barry as LA's interim Fire Chief after new controversy about racist hazing of officers by their colleagues. Is it part of the culture or just local fire houses? Will a minority veteran succeed where Caucasian predecessors have failed? Plus, new leadership at the Getty.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenMayor Villaraigosa has named African American Douglas Barry as LA's interim Fire Chief after new controversy about racist hazing of officers by their colleagues. Is it part of the culture or just local fire houses? Will a minority veteran succeed where Caucasian predecessors have failed? Plus, new leadership at the Getty.
