Black History Month signifies a month-long remembrance and honorary dedication to the influential events and moments that have shaped Black History in America. Nike, Jordan Brand, and Nike have teamed up to pay homage to three basketball athletes past and present who have exemplified greatness through their stellar achievements by creating the special Black History Month colorways of select Nike, Jordan, and Nike sneakers. Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant are the three icons of basketball and Black History that will be celebrated next month through a special set of Nike/Jordan/Nike footwear in a pristine black/gold colorway.
The Air Jordan III, Nike Zoom Kobe VI, and Nike Star Player represent Jordan, Bryant, and Erving respectively, but a fourth sneaker silhouette in the Air Force 1 Low will also be included as the singular unit that ties in Nike basketball heritage into one shoe. Also part of the Black History Month 2011 Collection is a Nike Sportswear Destroyer Jacket and a Dri-FIT t-shirt, which will release on February 12th alongside the Nike Air Force 1 Low. Both the Air Jordan III and Kobe VI will be available at NikeTown, Nike.com, and select retailers nationwide on February 26th, and the Nike Star Player will be available at Nike retailers during the month of February as well. Continue reading for a detailed gallery of Nike/Jordan/Nike Black History Month 2011 Collection and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more information and updates regarding this great package.
On January 17th, 2011, American citizens around the nation spend this extraordinary Monday reflecting on the profound effect that one man had on American society, culture, and way of life. Martin Luther King Jr. is considered to be not only one of the most important African Americans to have lived, but perhaps one of the influential nike free run shoes men to have called America his home. Today, twenty-six NBA teams will be in action, using their feet as podiums to pay tribute to Dr. King in the only way they can cheap nike free run 2 shoes �C by wearing one of many styles included in the Nike/Jordan/Nike Martin Luther King Day Jr. 2011 Basketball Collection. You will notice a number of familiar styles, cheap nike for sale like the Zoom Kobe VI, Zoom KD III, Jordan Melo M7, Jordan Take Flight, Nike Star Player, and Nike Sicks Mid. Continue reading for a gallery of images of the Nike/Jordan/Nike Martin Luther King Day Jr. Basketball Collection after the jump and stay tuned to Sneaker News for a great NBA Feet Martin Luther King Day feature.