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Annette Nance-Holt, Chicago's first Black female fire commissioner, makes first appearance
Annette Nance-Holt makes her first appearance since being confirmed as Chicago's first Black female fire commissioner.
CHICAGO - Chicago's history making fire commissioner will make her first public appearance on Friday since being confirmed.
Annette Nance-Holt will be at a firehouse on 119th Street for an event promoting child car safety.
Nance-Holt is the city's first Black female to lead the fire department.
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She grew up in Chicago Public Schools and has been in the department since 1990.
Nance-Holt is also a strong advocate for victims of gun violence. Her son was shot and killed on a CTA bus in 2007.