On June 10, NASCAR declared its decision to ban the Confederate flag at all stock-car league’s races and properties, effective immediately, in light of recent protests over and conversations around racial inequality following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other African American men and women.
“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,”
Private tracks to allow confederate flag after NASCAR ban?
Within minutes of NASCAR’s announcement, social media users — including a number of media members — began asking the same question: Will country music be next?