The Higher Education Credentials of the First Black Woman Drag Racer

Candyce Marsh, a 25-year-old black woman, made history late last month when she became the first African-American woman known to have participated in professional drag racing. Marsh is a graduate of Elon College and holds a master’s degree in industrial technology from North Carolina A&T State University. She is currently studying to become a certified public accountant.

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