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Meet Willy T. Ribbs, The Black Race Car Driver Who Broke The Indy 500 Color Barrier

In the 102-year history of the Indianapolis 500, Willy T. Ribbs and George Mack are the only two African Americans to have ever circled the Indy Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval.…

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In the 102-year history of the Indianapolis 500, Willy T. Ribbs and George Mack are the only two African Americans to have ever circled the Indy Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval. Ribbs returned to Indianapolis…

In the 102-year history of the Indianapolis 500, Willy T. Ribbs and George Mack are the only two African Americans to have ever circled the Indy Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval. Ribbs returned to Indianapolis on Saturday to premiere his biographical movie, "Uppity."

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