Others have gone as far as to destroy their Nike gear (destroying stuff you already paid for will sure show ’em). Many others have praised Nike, purchased more gear, resulting in a 31 percent increase in online sales since the campaign’s release, and are elevating Nike as an ally or hero in the movement for black lives. Nike is a lot like many (white) liberals who historically show up late after the major violence and vitriol of a movement and claim to be allies. Nike is a lot like many (white) liberals who historically show up late and after the major violence or vitriol of a movement. White liberals and Nike alike often show up when the danger has mostly passed and the risk is much lower.

Source: Huffington Post September 09, 2018 22:52 UTC