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Meet Michael Ramirez in Las Vegas July 17-20 for the
"Wild West" FreedomFest conference; there will be a VIP reception where you chat with Michael about his work, and receive a very special gift. For more information, click HERE then tap the "Art Exhibit" button on the page. Michael will exhibit never before seen fine art original paintings, drawings and bronze sculpture - but only to attendees of the conference. VIP reception ticket holders will receive a personally signed book with an original ink sketch by Michael, a $100 value. So register for the conference, and make sure to sign up for the VIP reception hosted by Michael Ramirez and famed LA art provocateur, SABO, whose street artwork has taken the country by storm. Two artists, two styles that start conversations and help resolve conflicts within the culture and politics. Savannah clothing company releases Betsy Ross flag t-shirt amid Nike
controversy NEWSby: Alex Bozarjian, Molly Curley Posted: Jul 4, 2019 / 08:12 AM CDT/ Updated: Jul 4, 2019 / 08:12 AM CDT SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – After Nike pulled a Fourth of July shoe featuring Betsy Ross’ flag for the 13 American colonies, Nine Line Apparel, a local, veteran-owned company, is firing back. In the name of patriotism, Nine Line Apparel CEO Tyler Meritt is asking for an all-out Nike boycott. He claims the Betsy Ross flag-themed sneakers aren’t offensive — and in response has released a t-shirt line proudly sporting the flag’s design. Hot off the presses and born from controversy, the shirts are meant to send a message. “This is our victory over Nike. In Greek mythology, Nike is the goddess of victory and we think that we can redefine that symbolism,” said Meritt. “Victory in my mind is what you see behind you — U.S. manufacturing.” Nike’s decision was reportedly made after former NFL player Colin Kaepernick expressed concerns about the flag’s early connections to slavery and association with white nationalist groups. But Nine Line disagrees, saying the flag “in no way, shape or form alludes to slavery yet is a direct representation of freedom fought and earned by early Americans.” “It shows, systemically, the decision that Nike has chosen to go,” Meritt added. “They chose Collin Kaepernick, a very divisive individual who kneels during the National Anthem, something we vehemently oppose, and then to double down and listen to this individual.” It’s not the first time the company has released a t-shirt or statement opposing Nike and Kaepernick — who argues that kneeling during the National Anthem is a protest against systemic racism in the U.S. In 2018, Nine Line first released a “Just Stand” t-shirt line after Nike’s ad featuring the former NFL quarterback, which read: “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” The company also said they submitted a commercial to play during the 2019 Super Bowl with veterans and first responders to show their message of what sacrifice really is. read more |
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