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nike

A man's shoes.

‘I don’t know any hobo that wears $200 plus sneakers.’: Manager criticizes Black office worker over dress code (updated)

‘It should not matter what he’s dressed like.'

On Feb 24, 2022 by Linda Hamilton

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woman pointing to a case file (l) the nike logo (m) woman looking shocked (r)

‘Just succ it’: TikToker says Nike is trying to sue her over small business name

'Can you please help me tell Nike to leave me alone?'

On Jan 24, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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hand holding shoe (l) statement from Vanessa Bryant regarding custom shoes (r)

‘I wanted it to be sold to honor my daughter’: Vanessa Bryant blasts Nike after seeing shoe she designed on sale

'The MAMBACITA shoes are NOT approved for sale.'

On Jun 3, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

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Ted Cruz Nike Sneakers

GOP senators call Nike anti-American over decision to pull flag sneakers

One senator called Nike 'anti-American' because of its decision.

On Jul 2, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
nike body shame mannequein

Nike’s plus-size mannequin gets body-shamed on Twitter

The user was swiftly shut down.

On Jun 10, 2019 by Katie Balevic

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Michael Avenatti

Michael Avenatti charged with trying to extort $20 million from Nike

Remember Avenatti?

On Mar 25, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
Users are reporting issues with Nike's smart sneakers.

Nike’s self-lacing smart sneakers malfunction days after release

The highly-anticipated kicks are starting off on the wrong foot.

On Feb 20, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Users are reporting issues with Nike's smart sneakers.

New Nike shoes can be controlled from your smartphone

The kicks of the future are here.

On Jan 15, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Mary Bono resigned from her role as a USA Gymnastics interim president amid a controversial tweet.

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman call out new USA Gymnastics head—days later, she resigns

Mary Bono had attacked the Nike-Colin Kaepernick ad in an unearthed tweet.

On Oct 17, 2018 by Ana Valens

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The sheriff's office in Union County, Arkansas, denies forcing inmates to wear Nike T-shirts to 'mock' Colin Kaepernick.

Arkansas sheriff accused of forcing inmates to wear Nike T-shirts to ‘mock’ Kaepernick

The Union County sheriff denies the claims.

On Oct 11, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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jazz lyles and nike swoosh symbol

Nike accused of workplace discrimination by non-binary software engineer

They say Nike only pays lip service to LGBTQ issues.

On Oct 1, 2018 by Alex Dalbey

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colin kaepernick as atlas with nike logo

Nike stocks soaring to an all-time high after Kaepernick ad isn’t a progressive win

It's a win for capitalism and exploitation.

On Sep 18, 2018 by Tiffanie Drayton

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Michael Flynn Jr. drops the worst meme of the Kaepernick-Nike ad

It's pretty good.

On Sep 5, 2018 by David Gilmour

Internet Culture
phil braun nike shoes on fire protest

No, a Trump supporter didn’t burn his feet by setting his Nike shoes on fire

It's just a joke—but it's plausible.

On Sep 4, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
People are using #NikeBoycott to destroy their Nike apparel as a move against Colin Kaepernick.

Conservatives are burning their expensive Nikes to own the libs over Colin Kaepernick

In return, the libs are making fun of them with memes.

On Sep 4, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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