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The store has remained closed since then.Īccording to local media, similar protests were seen in other shopping centers.ĮFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu congratulated members via Twitter for physically confronting racism.

The design has also been repurposed by groups like the Ku Klux Klan, according to The New York Times.JOHANNESBURG - An H&M store in South Africa was trashed by protesters on Saturday after the company was accused of racism in a sweater advertisement.ĭozens of Economic Freedom Fighters protesters rushed into the store in Sandton City, one of the most prosperous shopping centers in Johannesburg, vandalizing mannequins and scattering clothes on the floor.Īfter police arrived, protesters gathered in front of the shop's door chanting, dancing and whistling, according to a Xinhua News Agency reporter at the scene.

It's widely believed that seamstress Betsy Ross created the 13-star flag in 1776, but many scholars disagree, according to the Library of Congress. In a statement sent to Insider, a Nike representative said it "has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured an old version of the American flag." Many on social media also criticized the design and questioned why Nike would incorporate a flag that's reminiscent to some of slavery. For a closer look at this upcoming release, tap the link in our bio.Ī post shared by Sneaker News on at 4:54pm PDT at 4:54pm PDTĪccording to the Wall Street Journal, athlete Colin Kaepernick influenced the brand to halt production of the shoes, which he described as being offensive. Celebrate the upcoming #IndependenceDay holiday with these Air Max 1s featuring the flag sewn by Betsy Ross.

Updated 7/2/19: After Colin Kaepernick’s intervention, Nike has officially cancelled the release of this shoe. When asked about Johnson's claims, the retailer previously said the following in a statement sent to Insider: "It has been communicated to stores and we will follow up with the store mentioned in the tweet to ensure that the item is removed." Johnson claimed that she found the item in an American Eagle outlet store in Fort Worth, Texas. On December 18, 2017, Twitter user Donna L. We apologize and have removed the product from our stores and website," a representative for the retailer said.Īlthough the bracelet is no longer for sale online, some people say they have spotted it in stores. " We've heard and understand the concerns about the bracelet. The retailer released the same statement to Insider on December 19, 2017. Frazier II December 11, 2017Īmerican Eagle apologized for the product on Twitter on December 12, 2017. People began to share images of the product on December 11, 2017. People thought the bracelets looked like "slave shackles."