waukeganwill
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I understand the intention.
Just the execution and direction is a tad bit misguided here.
Just the execution and direction is a tad bit misguided here.
No Sneaker September vol. #nosneakerseptember #staywoke
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Nike has everything to do with racism. You don't support or acknowledge the value of your core base= part of the problem.
Instead of spending the money on sneakers, support a local business instead.
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You do realize not all white ppl aren't racist ?
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The child still has a million chances to be racially profiled.
I totally get and understand that you want to raise awareness that racism still exists. Im just not sure if this accomplishes that goal. Nike isnt the one being racist so their involvement is puzzling.
I totally get and understand that you want to raise awareness that racism still exists. Im just not sure if this accomplishes that goal. Nike isnt the one being racist so their involvement is puzzling.
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Money is money, yes. But, why are we not part of their reinvestments?
And I agree...Let's support minority owned business...I asked for suggestions and help...this is just a start.
Thats why I made the thread...I'm asking everyone for help in starting a movement.
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good effort ed but ive had nosneakerseptembers for like 4 years one time, kicks were not purchased 
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So there are a bunch of sneaker shops owned by African Americans in Philly; so your idea is to not buy Nikes from them for September?
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What if the black owned business is a sneaker shop ?
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I admit, I'm all over the place...I suggested sneakers, NOT Nike, just because of the forum.
This thread is for suggestions. nosneakerseptember can branch off into supporting local business instead.
I'm all ears.
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Maybe highlight minority owned businesses to support would be a start.
WHO exactly are the minority business owners? Having a list would be great.
WHO exactly are the minority business owners? Having a list would be great.
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your heart is in the right place but your idea to ban Nike for a month is asinine and won't do a damn thing
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Are we also making an assumption that Nike doesnt already support black communities?
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#nosneakerseptember can be #nobigbusinessseptember, etc. I'm trying to think of ways to bring awareness. This is a sneaker forum so organically it popped up first.
Support them.
Maybe we can not buy from big business locations?
I'm here for help not as the end all be all.
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and.....drumroll please.....*cymbals*
the reason why it could fail is cuz of hypebeasts/resellers buying up any **** they try to resell....they probably outnumber us
the reason why it could fail is cuz of hypebeasts/resellers buying up any **** they try to resell....they probably outnumber us
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Word to Chuck D!
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support black businesses
but some black businesses are sneaker shops
nosneakerseptember =FAIL
but some black businesses are sneaker shops
nosneakerseptember =FAIL
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They have black and latino employee networks, and other minority networks.
Their mission:
Mission: To add value to the Nike business by promoting an environment that attracts, promotes and retains black employees.
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Nike's core base is African American?
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OP how old are you? serious question
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I mentioned that in the other thread.
I understand this seems futile but awareness isn't built in 1 day.
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Ok. I can honestly respect that. I think my only thing with it is dragging in/capitalizing off of the Michael Brown tragedy. Especially with it not being resolved yet. I think trying to tie in that incident with this movement is what threw people off. This can be a stand alone movement without having to piggy back off of that.
All in all Im not knocking your efforts. Im all for people trying to make a change and cause a rift in the waters. I just think the approach can be sharpened. But like you said thats why you made the thread so hopefully that happens for you.
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Shouldnt the first part of every companys mission be to add calue to their own business?
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Nike's core base is minorities.
I'm 34, and Latino.
I've been subjected to police brutality by both white and my own.
I haven't sided with 1 race..I've always said "minorities"
We still fighting to be equal.
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question ed, didnt some african american youths rob some sports store, somes js and nikes in the mb riot?
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