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June 19, 2024 marked the fourth year that “Juneteenth” was recognized as a federal holiday, and while the the occasion is one to celebrate, it’s also one to reflect on. That was the message NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace presented on his social media accounts on Wednesday. “Been thinking a lot about the role today plays in this sport and the responsibility I have with my platform,” Wallace wrote on Twitter. “Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in the US. “Seeing faces at the racetrack from ALL backgrounds is something I’m proud to play a small role in. As we celebrate …

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