Sable Flames

Non-profit organization of African-American firefighters in Dane County, WI

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Today marks the first day of Black History Month. Let’s take this month to remember the people who came before us and helped us get to where we are today! #BlackHistoryMonth #Progress #SableFlames

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Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and all others who came before us and helped get us where we are today! #MLKDay #MovingForward #Progress #SableFlames

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Congratulations to two of our members who have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant! #MovingUp #SableFlames #Promotions

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Today the Sable Flames kicked off the first annual Sable Flames Badger Tailgate. What a way to come together in rememberable of those who gave their lives 20 years ago. #GameDay #9/11 #NeverForget #SableFlames #GoBucky

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Today we take a moment to remember, honor, and respect all of the victims and hero’s from the tragedy 20 years ago. #NeverForget #9/11

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Yesterday Engine 7 had the privilege of attending the Lighthouse Church and School back to school fair. They spent their morning showing families around their rig and answered questions. Good work Engine 7! #FutureFirefighters #MaskUp

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Tuesday morning Sable Flames members were out in the community at The Urban League giving vaccines. Feels great to be out helping again! #SableFlames #LetsGetVaccinated #HerdImmunity

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Yesterday morning the Sable Flames were finally able to get back out into the community. With assistance from @100blackmen, we were able to purchase and deliver groceries for some local families! #SableFlames #HelpingOthers

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The days are ticking down quickly! Only two more weeks until this year’s Jones-Robinson Scholarship application process closes. Last day to apply will be May 31st! Spread the word! https://t.co/57vhokNSao #SableFlames #BrighterFuture

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There’s only 20 days left until the deadline of this year’s Jones-Robinson scholarship deadline. Get the word out to those trying to continue their education! Apply at https://t.co/57vhokNSao #BrighterFuture #SableFlames

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Ladies and gentlemen, this years Jones-Robinson scholarship deadline has been moved from May 1st to May 31st. All aspiring students can apply at https://t.co/57vhokNSao Please help us get the word out. #DoBetter BrighterFuture #SableFlames

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Today we remember our lost bother. He made a positive impression on so many. He was taken too soon. He may be gone, but he won’t be forgotten. Rest In Peace Richard Lance Garner Jr. #RestEasy #GarnerFlow #AlwaysMissed

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Yesterday afternoon the Sable Flames along with MFD Ladder 6, @madison.firefighters, and the @bgcdc handed out meals and hams to those of need. #SteppingUp #BlackExcellence #DoingBetter

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Malcolm X once said “ The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman”.

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On September 12th of 1992 Mae Carol Jamison became the first Black woman in space, traveling on the space shuttle Endeavor. Mae is a doctor, an astronaut, a dancer and a businesswoman. #BlackExcellence #WomanPower #LeadByExample

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On March 6th of 1986 Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world. Tyson goes on through the later part of the decade to post an undefeated record with 37 wins. #BlackExcellence #BlackStrength

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In the 1970’s Angela Davis began publishing her works, mostly focusing on racial and gender equality. Davis is an American political activist, philosopher, and author. She is a professor at University of California Santa Cruz. #BlackExcellence #RiseAbove

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On June 12th of 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that states cannot ban interracial marriage in the Loving v. Virginia case. The court finds that such a ban violates the equal protection and due process clauses of the 14th Amendment. #LoveIsLove #LoveOverpowers

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Let’s celebrate the last week of black history month by looking back on the past 90 years and celebrate some of our icons that got us here. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence