A Brevard County firefighter was terminated Wednesday after an investigation regarding a recent blackface photo of him, according to documents released by Brevard County Fire Rescue Friday.

A Brevard County firefighter who was at the center of an investigation regarding a blackface Halloween photo the surfaced on social media in November has been fired, according to the county’s communications director.

Blackface images have surfaced over the years across the country, sparking controversy and heated discussions among our communities. Here’s a look at the practice and its history.