George Floyd may be gone, but his memory will not be forgotten. It has already impacted the United States and beyond in a major way, sending thousands upon thousands to the streets in protest of systemic racism and police brutality against the Black community. For many, George Floyd and the countless other Black Americans killed at the hands of police have become reminders of a tragic reality, one that must change before its too late.
Many voices from politicians to entertainers, police officers to military members, have already spoken up about the impact of Floyd's passing. Yesterday, Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Kaleth O. Wright took to Twitter to voice a powerful declaration in Floyd's honor. "Who am I?" he writes. "I am a Black man who happens to be the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. I am George Floyd…I am Philando Castile, I am Michael Brown, I am Alton Sterling, I am Tamir Rice."
"Just like most of the Black Airmen and so many others in our ranks…I am outraged at watching another Black man die on television before our very eyes," he continues. "What happens all too often in this country to Black men who are subjected to police brutality that ends in death…could happen to me. As shocking as that may sound to some of you, I hope you realize that racism/discrimination/exclusion does not care much about position, titles or stature…. so yes, it could happen to you, or one of your friends, or your Airmen, or your NCOIC, your Flight Chief, your Squadron Commander or even your Wing Commander."
Be sure to check out Wright's powerful 31-part reflection at his Twitter page, including an initiative he intends on taking within his own ranks. "I’m working with @GenDaveGoldfein first and foremost to have a full and thorough independent review of our military justice system," he reveals. "We will look to uncover where the problem lies, and how we can fix it. We are also working to improve the diversity of our force, especially within the senior ranks. I hope this message triggers responses and ideas from each of you on things we can do better."
Nike Air Force 1 Low Receives "Bred" Makeover: Photos
The Nike Air Force 1 is getting an iconic colorway that all sneakerheads should know about.
Releasing all the way back in 1982, the Nike Air Force 1 Low is one of the most iconic sneakers of all time. It is the first shoe that Nike ever had to retro and now, the white and black models are staples of streetwear culture. They are readily available all year long at local sneaker retailers and have become memes that will never die on social media. Aside from the two base colorways, there are plenty of dope offerings that Nike has come through with over the years.
The latest Nike Air Force 1 to make it to the market is this “Bred” colorway which is short for Black and Red. Ever since Michael Jordan‘s days with the Chicago Bulls, the “Bred” colorway has been an iconic staple in sneakers. This Air Force 1 carries on that tradition thanks to a black leather upper and red Nike swoosh on the side. While it might be basic, this is certainly a dope model to add to your collection.
These are already available at retailers like Finish Line and JD Sports so you can go scoop them up now for $110 USD.
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Nike Air Force 1 Low "Sketch" Coming Soon: Official Images
This Nike Air Force 1 is taking us back to basics.
One of the most popular shoes of all-time is the Nike Air Force 1 Low in the triple-black and triple-white colorways. Over the years, there have been a wide variety of Air Force 1 colorways and all of them have been fairly unique. Now, Nike is stripping the Air Force 1 down to its bare essentials with the “Sketch” pack. One of the offerings from this pack is this black sketch version that will surely appeal to all of the designers out there.
The Nike swoosh looks as though it has been drawn and colored with a black marker. The Air unit inside of the midsole is outlined on the side while the year of the shoe’s initial release, 1982, is placed on one of the overlays on the media side. There are some other scribbles that say things like “MIDSOLE NIKE AIR UNIT” and “NIKE AIR FORCE ONE.” If you’re someone who loves sneaker design and you like the Air Force 1 Low, this is the perfect collector’s item.
These are slated to drop soon so be on the lookout at your local retailer. In the meantime, let us know in the comments below, what you think of the shoe.
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Nike Air Force 1 Low "NBA Paris Game 2020" Drops Soon: Photos
The NBA is going overseas this month.
If you’re an NBA fan, then you know that the league has a love affair with going global. The league wants to make sure that everyone on the globe knows what the brand is all about. This has led to a plethora of international players making their way into the league. Not to mention, new leagues have been created all over the world thanks to the NBA’s influence. On January 24th, the league will be expanding its international efforts even more as they travel to Paris for their first-ever regular-season game in France. This match will be played between the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets.
To celebrate the occasion, Nike is coming through with an “NBA Paris Game 2020” Nike Air Force 1 Low. As you can see from the images below, the shoe is covered in white leather and has red “NBA Paris” branding on the back heel. Blue “Nike Air” branding is placed on the tongue which helps add to the aesthetic of the French flag motif. “Association Nationale De Basketball” is written on the side which, of course, is the French translation of the National Basketball Association.
According to Sole Collector, there is no release date for these so stay tuned for details.
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Nike Air Force 1 Low "Year Of The Rat" Coming Soon: Official Photos
Chinese New Year is almost upon us.
Every single year, Nike comes through with a brand new Chinese New Year collection which celebrates the festive holiday. Chinese New Year is set to take place on January 25th and in 2020, we will be in the midst of the “Year of the Rat.” As expected, Nike has come through with its very own “Year of the Rat” collection which will surely pique the curiosity of sneakerheads everywhere.
One of the shoes that will be a part of the collection is the Nike Air Force 1 Low. This is a classic silhouette in the Nike arsenal so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the brand would want to come through with a CNY colorway for it. As you can see from the official images below, the sneaker is made with white leather. The upper features a textured upper with dope CNY-inspired patterns. These same patterns can be seen in the shoe’s interior which boasts a more colorful approach.
According to Sneaker News, you can expect these to drop later this month closer to the Chinese New Year. Let us know your thoughts on these, in the comments below.
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