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| − | + | Nike, Inc. Is a designer and manufacturer of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services, founded on January 25, 1964, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The company was originally named ''Blue Ribbon Sports'', but changed its name to Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971, taking its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike is currently headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.<ref>https://about.nike.com/</ref> | |
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| + | == Betsy Ross flag == | ||
| + | Nike released a shoe featuring a [[Betsy Ross|Betsy Ross flag]] called the ''Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July trainers'' in July, 2019, to celebrate [[Independence Day]]. The model was discontinued after [[Colin Kaepernick]] told Nike he and others found the flag offensive because of its association with slavery. Following the incident, Nike requested that all merchants return the shoes, without stating any reason.<ref>https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/nike-betsy-ross-flag-nike/2019/07/01/id/922915/</ref> | ||
Revision as of 01:32, July 7, 2019
Nike, Inc. Is a designer and manufacturer of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services, founded on January 25, 1964, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The company was originally named Blue Ribbon Sports, but changed its name to Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971, taking its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike is currently headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.[1]
Betsy Ross flag
Nike released a shoe featuring a Betsy Ross flag called the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July trainers in July, 2019, to celebrate Independence Day. The model was discontinued after Colin Kaepernick told Nike he and others found the flag offensive because of its association with slavery. Following the incident, Nike requested that all merchants return the shoes, without stating any reason.[2]