Report: Nike Pulls Sneaker With ‘Betsy Ross’ Version of U.S. Flag After Colin Kaepernick Expressed Concerns

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Endorser Colin Kaepernick reportedly reached out to the company, saying the 1770s flag was a “connection to an era of slavery.”

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Published Jul. 1 2019 8:08PM EDT

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Nike pulled a sneaker featuring an early version of the U.S. flag from shelves after endorser Colin Kaepernick reached out to the company and expressed concerns about the design, The

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Report: Nike Pulls Sneaker With ‘Betsy Ross’ Version of U.S. Flag After Colin Kaepernick Expressed Concerns

Endorser Colin Kaepernick reportedly reached out to the company, saying the 1770s flag was a “connection to an era of slavery.”

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Julia Arciga