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Nike Honors Jackie Robinson Day with Fitting Tribute

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April 15 will mark the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut. He took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the MLB’s color barrier.

Without bold trailblazers like Jackie Robinson there probably wouldn’t be proper diversity in sports today.

Nike’s Equality campaign has gained enormous traction since the U.S.’s latest president took office. Pushed throughout All-Star Weekend, which had been moved from North Carolina over equality concerns, the brand has made an effort to bring people together.

Now, Nike is honoring Jackie Robinson as part of the Equality campaign. Nike has created some unique shirts for the occasion that will be delivered amongst Major League Baseball players in remembrance of Jackie and his heroic actions. The shirt includes a message that states the following:

Nike believes in the power of sport to promote diversity, inclusion and equality and we stand against discrimination in any form.

Together with our athletes, employees and consumers, Nike wants to raise our voice against injustice and inequality and harness community efforts, using the power of sport to uplift and bring people together.

Jackie Robinson forever changed the sport of baseball, not only for his on-field contributions but above all else his stand for equality. It is fitting we pay tribute to the ideal on this day that celebrates his life and #42.”

What does Jackie Robinson mean to you? Let us know.

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Source: Nike

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