Nike is not done with HBCU-themed sneakers

Earlier in the week , we reported on a a Tennessee State and Slim & Husky’s inspired Nike Terminator High and news has emerged that is not the only HBCU-themed sneaker to be rolled out from the orange-clad Beavertonians. There will be at least two more sneakers, a Spelman version and one for Alabama A&M. Here is my full story on them at hbcusports.com.

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Nike Yardrunners focuses on HBCU trail blazing alumni

The Nike Yardrunners program was birthed in 2020, the brain child of Nike HBCU alumni with the goal of celebrating “the rich heritage, history, and contributions of HBCUs and their alumni on global sport and culture.” The initial iteration put the spotlight on HBCU business owners and entrepreneurs, while the second focused on the oft over acheiving and chronically under-represented HBCU student-athlete. With this latest information of Yardrunners, zeroes in on “HBCU alumni who are forging a legacy that will inspire future generations.” Introducing the 2022 Yardrunners Class Brianna Baker (@_brie.b),…

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