Democratic 3rd Congressional District candidate Adia Winfrey said Monday that as a daughter of Talladega, she was proud to see NASCAR ban the Confederate flag.
“The last few weeks have marked some pretty major strides in our nation’s discussions around race and equality,” Winfrey said in a statement. “While President Trump continues to tweet his support of white supremacist statements, we’ve seen others– local governments, large corporations, and individuals publicly support Black Lives Matter and begin to finally dismantle racist symbols.”
“As a daughter of Talladega, I was proud to see NASCAR take the step that it did in banning the Confederate flag and beginning to transform the culture around the sport,” Winfrey continued. “Though the noose discovered in the garage was ultimately not found to be directed at the only black driver in the series, seeing NASCAR executives and other drivers react decisively in support of Bubba Wallace and against hate, signaled important progress– progress that is desperately needed in Alabama’s 3rd District.”
“Much work is left to be done in the movement towards justice and equality, and this campaign for Congress is an important part of that work,” Winfrey added. “It comes down to a simple choice. Mike Rogers has made his stance clear. Where will you stand?”
Winfrey “Dr. Dia” is challenging 10-term incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the Nov. 3 general election.
“For 7 generations my family has called Talladega, Alabama home,” Winfrey said. “I am the mother of four amazing children, a Doctor of Psychology, author, founder of the H.Y.P.E. (Healing Young People thru Empowerment) Movement, and…I am running for Congress in Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District! I believe in the future of our beautiful state and nation. It is time for leadership with a new vision which is #FocusedOnAlabama.”
Winfrey has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wilberforce University and a doctorate of clinical psychology degree from the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology. She is the founder of the H.Y.P.E. (Healing Young People thru Empowerment) Movement.
Automobile racing is the only major league professional sport in Alabama.
