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THE BAD- BLACK AND TAN NICKNAME & BACKLASH
Nike SB Takes Heat Over Black & Tan Nickname | Nike Apologizes for Unofficial Nike SB Black & Tan Nickname
While Nike did a good job of handling and apologizing for an accident that more or less wasn?t there fault, it?s still a bummer anytime sneakers make the news in an unfortunate manner. For those that didn?t keep up on the story, the nickname ?Black & Tan? was intended to reference St. Patrick?s Day and a popular beverage, however, it was deemed offensive as the title ?Black & Tans? refers to a group known for their violent tactics and brutality towards the Irish.
