
Nike challenged seniors at Miami’s Booker T. Washington High School, to create their own artistic expression regarding Black History Month through the art of spoken word. The finalists composed an original spoken word piece to interpret this period drawing upon such pivotal moments including the Civil Rights Movement. A panel of celebrities including popular Miami Heat disk jockey DJ Irie, former NBA athlete Alonzo Mourning, spoken word poet Ruth Tuffit and Nike representatives announced the contest winners.
Jazmine Snyder, the first place winner received a $1000 scholarship, and both Staresha Charles and Walter Peterson are the Second and Third place winners who each received a $500 scholarship. All three will also receive a pair of the limited edition Black History Month Air Force 1 shoes.
Sneaker Info: The Air Force 1 shoe is one of Nike’s most revered and iconic models. This limited-edition version is not for sale but rather a special product, proudly displaying the colors of the African American flag. Rich black leathers have been chosen to represent the essence of all color. Contrast stitching has been used to show an energetic pop of pride and perseverance. The centennial logo honors the long and rich history of the African American culture. Forty-four stars circle the outer perimeter of the logo to represent the celebration of the first African American to represent a people as well as the American government. The Swoosh has a luxury material of metallic black leather and the outsoles are marbleized like the courtrooms of the US Supreme Court – the place where many civil rights battles were fought and won.
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[...] This limited edition sneaker features a predominately black leather upper with red and green accents on the inner lining, tongue and heel. The latter area also features the centennial logo of the African American culture surrounded by 44 stars. Obviously, this sneaker contains the same colorway of the African-American flag. More red and green is seen in the form of contrast stitching seen throughout the upper. To finish it off, this sneaker is complimented with a icy, clear sole. Supposedly, this feature represents the marble courtroom floors of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the African American culture won many civil rights battles. This release is all the more interesting seeing that 2009 marks the 100th year anniversary of the NAACP’s existence. Via 305. [...]
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Comment by alex 02.14.09 @ 1:29 pm[...] Nike is known for celebrating holidays by releasing special shoes to honor the event. Being that February is Black History Month, Nike has created this pair of Nike Air Force Ones shown here. They feature a predominantly black upper along with red and green contrast stitching as well as a grey sole. You can clearly tell that much thought has gone into the process of creating them, as they feature lasered graphics depicting the courtrooms of the U.S. Supreme Court where many monumentous civil rights battles were fought. Unfortunately, these will never release to the public, as only three pairs were given away through a contest held by Nike in Miami, Florida. Via The305. [...]
Pingback by Nike Air Force 1 - Black History Month 2009 : Prada,Gucci and Fendi Blog 02.14.09 @ 6:30 pm[...] Nike is known for celebrating holidays by releasing special shoes to honor the event. Being that February is Black History Month, Nike has created this pair of Nike Air Force Ones shown here. They feature a predominantly black upper along with red and green contrast stitching as well as a grey sole. You can clearly tell that much thought has gone into the process of creating them, as they feature lasered graphics depicting the courtrooms of the U.S. Supreme Court where many monumentous civil rights battles were fought. Unfortunately, these will never release to the public, as only three pairs were given away through a contest held by Nike in Miami, Florida. Via The305. [...]
Pingback by Nike Air Force 1 - Black History Month 2009 : Prada,Gucci and Fendi Blog 02.14.09 @ 6:30 pm[...] Nike is known for celebrating holidays by releasing special shoes to honor the event. Being that February is Black History Month, Nike has created this pair of Nike Air Force Ones shown here. They feature a predominantly black upper along with red and green contrast stitching as well as a grey sole. You can clearly tell that much thought has gone into the process of creating them, as they feature lasered graphics depicting the courtrooms of the U.S. Supreme Court where many monumentous civil rights battles were fought. Unfortunately, these will never release to the public, as only three pairs were given away through a contest held by Nike in Miami, Florida. ViaThe305. [...]
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Pingback by Nike Air Force One Black History Month « Sneakers And Shoes 02.15.09 @ 6:45 am[...] Nike presents once again an Air Force 1 for the Black History Month 2009. This is certainly one of the nicer releases we have seen over the years for the occasion, because Nike worked with smart and subtle details on the upper. “This limited edition sneaker features a predominately black leather upper with red and green accents on the inner lining, tongue and heel. The latter area also features the centennial logo of the African American culture surrounded by 44 stars. Obviously, this sneaker contains the same colorway of the African-American flag. More red and green is seen in the form of contrast stitching seen throughout the upper. To finish it off, this sneaker is complimented with a icy, clear sole. Supposedly, this feature represents the marble courtroom floors of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the African American culture won many civil rights battles. This release is all the more interesting seeing that 2009 marks the 100th year anniversary of the NAACP’s existence.” Via Nicekicks/The305. [...]
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This Nike shoe would be a great gift for her since I could never repay her for what she’s done for me. Would you please send her a pair (8 1/2)
Thanks!
Comment by Tristyn Clark 02.27.09 @ 8:32 amMy mom passed away February 12, 2008. This would be a great gift for me in rememberance of her struggle and life. She was 80 years old. It was a very painful time and still is painful. This would give me a insight of her life and some comfort. My shoe size is 8 1/2.
I know I am not a star or famous in anyway. I am a middle class person wishing to receive these shoes in commerative of my mom’s life.
Thank you
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