


“Each year the initiative serves as an opportunity for teams at Nike to partner with HBCU trailblazers and community creatives to create inspirational storytelling and philanthropy with and for the community,” Nike said in a press release. This year, Nike Yardrunners Class focuses on “HBCU alumni who are forging a legacy that will inspire future generations.” It includes Brianna Baker, Faith Daniels, Bilal Issifou, Brandon ‘Jinx’ Jenkins, Amber Kuykendal, Jae Murphy, Chidi Okezie, and Bilonda Tshimanga. The school’s blue logo and the phrase “From Greensboro with Love” are also included in the design. Her Nike Dunk Low design includes her school’s gold and blue color scheme, with touches of gray and yellow as a nod to the campus’ architecture.

She was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Scholar list in 2019 and published two books, The Modern-Day Black Alphabet and Black Hair Care in Color. The school’s Rattler head logo can be found on the sneaker’s tongue while the phrase “Strike, Strike, and Strike Again” from the school’s Rattler chant was woven into its back.Īrial Robinson currently studies Multimedia Journalism at North Carolina A&T State University. She became an entrepreneur during her time on “The Hill.” Her design features her school’s orange and green colorway. The insole also includes the CAU campus map.Ĭaitlyn Davis is a Florida A&M University alumna. Her design features the school’s red, black and gray colors while also incorporating the Panther’s logo. Heather Haynes attended Clark Atlanta University and currently works as a video director and global marketer.
