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Community Leaders Blame Nike & Michael Jordan for Rising Violence Over Sneakers
Local activists and ministers are taking on one of the world’s top sports brands. They’re calling on Nike and Michael Jordan to change the way they sell the highly sought after Air Jordan sneakers.
“Community Leaders and ministers are taking on one of the world’s top sports brands. They’re calling on Nike and Michael Jordan to change the way they sell the highly sought after Air Jordan sneakers. This comes after the frenzy over the limited release last week turned violent in some cities. Now, community leaders say the people at the top should take some responsibility. Mob style scuffles nearly turned into riots over the $200 Air Jordans. It’s hard to explain the shopping madness that had some customers running to malls”
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