Why Nike Has Ignited So Much Controversy by Using the Betsy Ross Flag

Following criticism, Nike is canceling the release of a Fourth of July sneaker featuring the Betsy Ross flag — a flag with a ring of stars representing the original 13 colonies during the American Revolution.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Nike pulled the sneaker after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others criticized the use of the flag.

Following criticism, Nike is canceling the release of a Fourth of July sneaker featuring the Betsy Ross flag — a flag with a ring of stars representing the original 13 colonies during the American Revolution. The Wall Street Journal reports that Nike pulled the sneaker after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others criticized the use of the flag.