This week, Nike is halting distribution of a new sneaker featuring the 'Betsy Ross' American flag, which features 13 stars in a circle for the original 13 states.
This week, Nike is halting distribution of a new sneaker featuring the"Betsy Ross" American flag, which features 13 stars in a circle for the original 13 states.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the decision came after former NFL player and activist Colin Kaepernick complained that the flag was a throwback to an era when prominent Americans held slaves.As the most famous seamstress in American history comes back around for another 15 minutes of fame, it's worth dusting off a history book to see what's behind the flag that was sewn into the new line of shoes.
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