The Kaepernick Crisis: Mayor of Louisiana town bans Nike products from recreational facilities in latest controversial twist
After several Twitter users destroyed their Nike merchandise earlier this week, Kenner Mayor E Ben Zahn III ordered removal of all Nike products from city's recreational facilities
A Louisiana town's mayor has reportedly banned all Nike products from the city's reacreational facilities. The decision was taken by Kenner Mayor E Ben Zahn III just days after the sports brand featured National Football League (NFL) quaterback Colin Kaepernick in its in its latest 'Just Do It' advertisement campaign.
Several Twitter users destroyed their Nike merchandise earlier this week in protest after Nike included the quarterback in its new campaign noting him as one of the most inspirational athletes of this generation. Kaepernick was the first NFL player to take a knee during the National Anthem as a protest against racism and police brutality.