Forever Wave Betsy Ross Flag

what was supposed to be a patriotic product in advance of Independence Day has turned into a firestorm for Nike the shoe company is pulling their new flag themed sneakers at the request of one of our high-profile spokespeople Colin Kaepernick has now convinced Nike took pull their new fourth of July sneakers the Betsy Ross flag is on the back of the airmax one USA sneakers featuring 13 stars in a circle representing the original 13 colonies believe in something when Kaepernick who appears in Nike ads have heard about the sneaker he told Nike the Betsy Ross flag is an offensive symbol because of its connection to an era of slavery some people think that it is upsetting to show an older version of the flag from the 18th century a time where slavery was still legal in this country Nike just decided it didn't want to be part of that political and emotional debate [Music] you [Music]