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Raceway to Runway Honors NASCAR Pioneer Wendell Scott in St. Louis
Honoring NASCAR pioneer Wendell Scott with fashion and a cause during Enjoy Illinois 300 weekend. A portion of proceeds benefits the Wendell Scott Foundation.
🏁 From the racetrack to the runway.
Fashion, motorsports and legacy came together during Enjoy Illinois 300 weekend as Raceway to Runway honored NASCAR pioneer Wendell Scott. The event featured Oscar de la Renta’s Pre Spring 2027 collection, with a portion of race weekend sales benefiting the Wendell Scott Foundation and its work supporting young people through scholarships and resources.
📸 Lawrence Bryant | St. Louis American
✒️ Kenya Vaughn
Read more: https://www.stlamerican.com/entertainment/raceway-to-runway-honors-nascar-pioneer-during-enjoy-illinois-300-weekend/
#WendellScott #NASCAR #EnjoyIllinois300 #WWTRaceway #RacewayToRunway #StLouis #stlamerican
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What Black Houston did on November 3
Discover how the Black Houston community made their voices heard on November 3. Watch our latest video to see the impact of their collective action.
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Ayanna Pressley Calls for Action
Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for urgent Democratic action as we break down the latest headlines on today’s Black Press USA Morning Show.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley says Democrats have a mandate from voters, and it’s time to match their energy!
Meanwhile, the “Righteous 39,” including Don Lemon and Nekima Levy Armstrong, are fighting to have federal charges dismissed following an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Plus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is heading to the University of Texas to teach a seminar on race, equality, and freedom. And could iHeartMedia be considering a major podcast shake-up? Bloomberg reports a possible sale, but the company says it has no plans to sell.
Join us on Black Press USA’s Morning Show as we break down the headlines, the politics, and the conversations making news.
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Ayanna Pressley Calls for Action 📱
Rep. Ayanna Pressley calls for urgent action, while the Righteous 39 face federal charges. Join us as we break down the latest headlines on Morning Show.
Classroom!
Rep. Ayanna Pressley says Democrats have a mandate from voters, and it’s time to match their energy!
Meanwhile, the “Righteous 39,” including Don Lemon and Nekima Levy Armstrong, are fighting to have federal charges dismissed following an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Plus, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is heading to the University of Texas to teach a seminar on race, equality, and freedom. And could iHeartMedia be considering a major podcast shake-up? Bloomberg reports a possible sale, but the company says it has no plans to sell.
Join us on Black Press USA’s Morning Show as we break down the headlines, the politics, and the conversations making news.
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L I V E | Scott Colom Speaks for the First Time as Mississippi’s Senator-Elect | Tougaloo College
Senator-elect Scott Colom makes his historic first public address at Tougaloo College. Watch the full speech as he outlines his vision for Mississippi.
L I V E | Scott Colom Speaks for the First Time as Mississippi’s Senator-Elect | Tougaloo College
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A local shop partners with a plant studio to brighten its space, support a small business, and let the community help care for plants that are also available to buy. #PlantShop #SmallBusiness #CommunitySupport #IndoorPlants
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