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The Courthouse Museum and Merced Chapter NAACP honors Firefighters

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Firefighter Griffin Batson is the son of Rhonda Batson and grandson of former Merced NAACP treasurer, James Bethune.
Firefighter Griffin Batson is the son of Rhonda Batson and grandson of former Merced NAACP treasurer, James Bethune.
Chief Derek Parker, left, Firefighter Griffin Batson, center, and Deputy Chief Baraka Carter, right, were honored at the Black History program on February 17, 2024 at the Merced County Courthouse Museum. As the Merced City Fire Department exhibit came to an end, the legacy of Merced’s African American firefighters continues.

CVV News l February 2024

Recognizing our current and past Firefighters

The Courthouse Museum and Merced NAACP celebrated the contributions of current African American firefighters and the First Black Firefighters in Merced County: Mr. David Denson, Sr. and Mr. Willie Walker

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