Nascar Bans Confederate Flag At Events And Properties

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ban on the confederate flag at NASCAR events, saying there’s “no good” that comes from displaying it.On Thursday’s “Good Morning America,” Robin Roberts asked how Wallace — NASCAR’s only full-time Black driver — would respond to fans who say they won’t return to the sport in light of the new policy. He responded, “We live in a very selfish world.

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NASCAR is taking a stand against displaying the Confederate flag.

Also Read: NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Calls for Confederate Flag Ban at RacetracksThe move comes two days after Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s only full-time Black driver, called for the ban of the Civil War-era flag, which for many represents the oppression and slavery of Black people during the Civil War era.“My next step would be to get rid of all Confederate flags. No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNascar said Wednesday that it would ban the presence of the confederate flag at all of its racing events and properties, the latest major sports organization to make sweeping new policies in response to nationwide protests over the treatment of Black citizens in America.The presence of the confederate flag at Nascar events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,” Nascar

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statement June 1 about the ongoing civil rights protests across the country, noting that “For us to heal and move forward as a nation, we all need to listen more and be unite in the stand against racism, hatred, senseless violence and loss of life… and we must hold ourselves accountable to driving positive change.”Also Read: George Floyd Funeral: How to Stream Tuesday's ServiceSpeaking with CNN’s Don Lemon Monday night, Wallace said, “my next step would be to get rid of all confederate flags.

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