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Wendell Scott: the first black driver in NASCAR
He also was the first to win a Grand National race
Sports
Bubba Wallace has the car and the drive to change NASCAR
As the first black racer with a full-time Cup ride in 45 years, he knows his progress is pivotal
The Uplift
NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji debuts at Daytona International Speedway this weekend
The 30-year-old will compete in the Automobile Racing Club of America event
Culture
Daily Dose: 11/30/17
Russell Simmons steps down from companies because of sexual misconduct allegations
The Uplift
NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji talks diversity, his learning curve and working with Shawne Merriman
He’s one of three African-American drivers across NASCAR’s series
The Uplift
Shawne Merriman takes 100 students to NASCAR
The ex-NFL player launched ‘Lights Out Drive’ youth initiative that exposes children to the sport
Culture
Daily Dose: 3/13/17
Michelle Obama gives a little help to Yara Shahidi
Culture
Fast and furious
Black student-athletes are competing to be in the pit at NASCAR — it’s a sport, but it’s not a game