https://www.tmz.com/2019/07/01/coli...g-shoe-dropped-pulled-betsy-ross-july-fourth/ Coin Kaepernick Convinces Nike To Pull Flag-Themed Shoe Colin Kaepernick apparently has a lot of influence over Nike ... because the quarterback-turned-activist convinced Nike to nix plans to sell a flag-themed sneaker Kap considered offensive. The sneaker giant was set to put a new colorway of its popular Air Max 1 sneaker on the market this week, featuring an old U.S. flag with 13 stars from the American Revolution ... but according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Nike pulled the shoe before it went on sale because Kaepernick complained. Nike even sent the sneakers to retailers, but then the company asked to have the merchandise back. Kaepernick, who is endorsed by Nike, reportedly reached out to The Swoosh with huge concerns after images of the shoe with the Betsy Ross flag started being posted online ... he thinks the imagery is offensive because of its connection to slavery. We're told Kaep also took issue with the fact that two prominent white nationalist groups -- including the Patriot movement -- use the flag as a symbol for their group. Kap was not alone in his criticism, tons of users on social media reacted to the imagery with similar concerns. According to the Smithsonian, the Betsy Ross flag was created way back in the 1770s and its 13 white stars represent the 13 original colonies.
What a bunch of leftist bullshit. I guess we better just cancel Independence Day celebrations, after all they’ll display “Old Glory”. You know actually celebrate this Country, Its Flag and Freedom.
Arizona Gov. Ducey to pull Nike plant incentives over reported Colin Kaepernick, Betsy Ross flag flap Words cannot express my disappointment at this terrible decision. I am embarrassed for Nike,” Ducey, a Republican, tweeted. “Nike is an iconic American brand and American company. This country, our system of government and free enterprise have allowed them to prosper and flourish. Instead of celebrating American history the week of our nation’s independence, Nike has apparently decided that Betsy Ross is unworthy, and has bowed to the current onslaught of political correctness and historical revisionism. It is a shameful retreat for the company. American businesses should be proud of our country’s history, not abandoning it. “Nike has made its decision, and now we’re making ours. I’ve ordered the Arizona Commerce Authority to withdraw all financial incentive dollars under their discretion that the State was providing for the company to locate here. Arizona’s economy is doing just fine without Nike. We don’t need to suck up to companies that consciously denigrate our nation’s history. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ariz...eported-colin-kaepernick-betsy-ross-flag-flap Good job Arizona. Hope all States join you.
Im sure they'll find another state that want those jobs. Nikes market cap is also billions higher than when conservatives first promised to boycott Nike over Kaepernick.
Seriously....who gives a fuck if Nike pulls a shoe off the market priced @ $100 that some Chinese kids made for $9.
The irony is that Nike is exploited the African American community more than any other corporation by brainwashing African Americans to pay $150 for $15 shoes.
I see jem's alt account has made a come back. Yes, the company that sponsors hundreds of black athletes and found a niche market exploits their customers.