Nike Pulls Shoe With Betsy Ross Flag After Complaint From Colin Kaepernick

Nike Pulls Shoe With Betsy Ross Flag After Complaint From Colin Kaepernick

Nike Pulls Shoe With Betsy Ross Flagbr After Complaint From Colin Kaepernick Nike has announced their decision not tobr release a new Independence Day themed shoebr that was schedule to hit stores on July 1. Nike, via ‘CNN Business’ The sudden decision is reportedly due to Colinbr Kaepernick contacting Nike and expressing offensebr over the inclusion of the late 18th century flag. Kaepernick, an official Nike endorser, foundbr the Betsy Ross flag to be offensive due to itsbr connection to the slavery era in the U.S. According to the Wall Street Journal, the shoebr was already shipped to retailers and Nike hasbr requested stores return their shipments. Kaepernick has yet tobr speak publicly about hisbr involvement in Nike’s decision.


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