NASCAR has banned the Confederate battle flag at all of its events and properties. In a Wednesday tweet, the stock car racing organization said the presence of the flag “runs contrary […]
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NASCAR has banned the Confederate battle flag at all of its events and properties.
In a Wednesday tweet, the stock car racing organization said the presence of the flag “runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and industry.”
This comes two days after 26-year-old driver and Alabama native Bubba Wallace, who is also NASCAR’S only Black full-time driver, called for the racing organization to stand for racial equality in light of nationwide protests.
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