“Black literature is taught as sociology, as tolerance, not as a serious, rigorous art form.” 

― Toni Morrison

“My idea is to give hope, because where there is no hope, there is no vision, and where there is no vision, people will perish.” 

-Oprah Winfrey

Darrell Wallace Jr. became the second black driver to win on NASCAR's national level on Saturday.

"This means everything," Wallace said. "This is an emotional win for me, especially doing it in Wendell Scott's backyard. I love coming home to Martinsville, it' always good to me. It finally paid off. I think it's my third trip here. The fans are great here."

Brian France, NASCAR chairman and CEO, released a statement on the historic win (below):

"We congratulate Darrell Wallace Jr. on his first National Series victory, one that will be remembered as a remarkable moment in our sports history." France said. "Darrell's success, following fellow NASCAR Drive for Diversity graduate Kyle Larson's win earlier this season, is indicative of a youth and multicultural movement that bodes well for NASCAR's future growth."

Wendell Scott, the first black NASCAR champion, won the Sprint Cup series in 1963.