While NBA players continue to find ways to take a stand against racial injustice amid a potential return to the 2019-20 season, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has managed to make progress of his own in his sport.
As NASCAR’s only full-time African-American driver, Wallace has used his platform to speak out against systemic racism by leading the charge to ban all confederate flags at racing events. Unfortunately, his efforts resulted in some unsavory drawback after a purported noose was found hanging in his garage area.
NASCAR launched an immediate investigation after being made aware of the incident, and the FBI determined the rope had been there before Wallace and his crew moved in.