NASCAR DRIVER: BAN REBEL FLAGS

Bubba Wallace, pictured, is the only fulltime Black driver in NASCAR’S top circuit, and he hasn’t been shy about pushing for progress in racial equality. The 26-year-old said in a CNN interview he’s ready for racing to put action behind a vow to enact change and social justice by removing Confederate flags from racetracks. “We should not be able to have an argument over that,” he said. “It is a thick line we cannot cross anymore.” Confederate

statues have been removed across the south. The Alabama native said he understands his opinion might not be a popular one, but with a growing movement for justice and equality, Wallace thinks now is the time to address the flag. “There’s going to be a lot of angry people that carry those flags proudly, but it’s time for change,” he said. “No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race.”