Nike To Unveil Gay Pride Sneaker

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Nike To Unveil Gay Pride Sneaker
Nike's shoe will help the athletic giant reach the goal of ending anti-LGBT discrimination by 2016.
 Michelle Garcia
          
          Jun 08, 2013
          
        
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Nike's latest line of sneakers under its #BeTrue Free Run 5.0 line were released as a nod to gay pride and LGBT people.
 
Profits of #BeTrue sales will go to the LGBT Sports Coalition, which has set the goal to end the practice of anti-LGBT discrimination in sport by 2016.
 
The sneaker promises a glove-like fit, with a barefoot running feel. In addition to the shoe, the collection includes sandals, graphic t's and tanks, and an iPhone 5 case. 
 
Nike is sponsoring the second annual LGBT Sports Summit next week in Portland, Ore. Currently, Nike, which has touted its 15-year relationship with LGBT organizations and supporting equality in sport, sponsors top WNBA draft pick and out athlete Brittney Griner, and out NBA veteran Jason Collins. 

        
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Nike To Unveil Gay Pride Sneaker

Nike's shoe will help the athletic giant reach the goal of ending anti-LGBT discrimination by 2016.

FROM OUR SPONSORS

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