Nike is celebrating Historically Black Colleges and alumnis through a collection of four Dunk Low silhouettes that pay tribute to Tennesse State University, Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, and North Carolina A&T University. For the apparel collection Nike is paying homage to 19 HBCUs through a series of colorful, casual garments. The footwear collection will launch at Nike NBHD locations, while a larger release will occur during each university’s homecoming weekend.
The collection includes the Nike Dunk Low ‘TSU Tigers,’ ‘North Carolina A&T,’ ‘Florida A&M.’ and ‘CAU.’ Interested parties are encouraged to visit Nike’s website and NBHD locations for more information on the HBCUs and their respective homecoming dates. The collection launches on October 6.
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Nike Honors America's HBCUs with a Dunk and Apparel Collection
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