2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
It’s February and you know that simply means the shortest month of the year, Valentine’s Day, Lincoln’s birthday, Presidents Day, Washington’s birthday, and last but not least, Black History Month. Remember back in Elementary school when we had to turn in our Black History reports and everybody wanted to do their project on Martin Luther King? Those were the days…
Pics and info on the 2009 Black History Month AF1′s below:
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, our first place winner received a $1000 scholarship, and both Staresha Charles and Walter Peterson our Second and Third place winners 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. via The305
2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
2009 Black History Month Nike Air Force 1
Category: News, Nike Air Force 1
the excellence of execution…
not Bret Hart…the AF1!
OK, so when the heck is pics of the 3rd (promo) All Star Air Force 1 going to leak. Clark you really did a good job at keeping them under the radar (Black Friday AF1 style).
Dayum them sh*ts is fresh……….yo G roc, have you peeped those Tommie Smith puma’s yet…..Fiyah!!!
Now, I thought the 2008 Black History Month AF1s were well thought out and developed, but these top those by far.
Hat-tip to Larry Harper, Vik and the good folks at Nike. as well as the many un-named folks that had a hand or were involved in the conception to creation of these beautiful sneakers.
Also, congrats to Jazmine, Staresha and Walter for being bold enough to enter the spoken word competition and sharing their ‘gifts’ with the masses. Peace & Walk GOOD!
Nice and clean, can’t beat that
These Shits Go Hard…
How Exclusive Are These Gonna Be?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW4puoLn6OM&feature=rec-HM-r2
old dude who collects dunks
he got the tiffany mork n mindy’s dinosaurs, and henikens crazy
The black history month forces always go so hard! not speaking from any bias! lol but i just wish i cud get some of them without havn to spend almost a stack.
only thing i dont like is all the black, they should have put at least another color.
LOL XkrispyELI
HAHAH yea they shoulda made the black history month airforce all white, with some maroon, funniest thing i read all day
Amazing sneaker
but just because its BHM
does it really have to be black?
colored kicks for colored peop…nvm lol
Cheers to the kids/nike putting their minds
and tools togetha to make a great shoe
these indeed are the hardest nikes i’ve seen this year
DOPE!!!!!!!!
fresh¡¡¡
Superb! Diggin it like a miner….
Blah. Say it Louds are better.
i need them to laser obama’s face on AF1 blk history month for the next four years. i’ll cop oone
these is shitin’ on alot of sneakers and i dont rock AF1′s
i need these joints…dope!