{"id":1157366,"date":"2022-10-06T09:56:50","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T14:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=1157366"},"modified":"2022-10-06T10:16:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T15:16:25","slug":"nike-yardrunners-3-0-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/nike-yardrunners-3-0-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike Reveals Their 2022 Yardrunners Class And Product Collection For HBCUs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nike<\/a><\/strong> is continuing its commitment to and support of HBCUs with its third iteration of the Nike Yardrunners<\/strong>, as the first cohort recognized HBCU business owners and entrepreneurs and the second focused on the duality of student-athletes, the third cohort is focused on HBCU alumni who are forging a legacy that will inspire future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Via the Yardrunners 3.0<\/strong>, Nike is working with the HBCU community to tell authentic stories, co-create culturally relevant product, deliver scholarships, activate on campuses throughout homecoming, and establish networking opportunities through Nike\u2019s university recruiting team which was created in 2021 with a sharp focus on engaging candidates from diverse pipelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Yardrunners apparel collection will span across 19 HBCUs, with Prarie View University<\/strong>, Hampton University<\/strong>, and Grambling State University<\/strong> being new additions and will be available for purchase on October 6th via Nike.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nike<\/strong> is also dropping Nike Dunk Lows<\/a><\/strong> for Tennessee State University<\/a><\/strong>, Clark Atlanta University<\/a><\/strong>, Florida A&M University<\/a><\/strong>, and North Carolina A&T University<\/a><\/strong> in which Nike worked with four black HBCU and Yardrunners women on the designs, using their experiences and inspirations at each university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nike will also be providing each respective HBCU will be giving students first access of the Nike Dunk Low on October 7th at an NBHD Nike store with a wider release at each university’s homecoming as well as an SNKRS release down in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the photos of the Yardrunners 3.0 class as well as links to each respective Nike Dunk Low below. And for all the latest drop dates, head over to our Sneaker Release Dates<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bilal Issifou(@thereallbilal), NC A&T University:<\/em> Native to Togo, West Africa, Bilal founded tech-based start-up Unchained Inc., which has helped hundreds of HBCU students and graduates get jobs and internships at Fortune 500 companies. 
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Bilonda Tshimanga (@bilonda13), Prairie View University:<\/em> Created a fitness business in hopes of teaching women the importance of a healthy lifestyle, encouraging women to achieve their fitness goals.
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Brandon \u2018Jinx\u2019 Jenkins (@brandonjinx), Morehouse College:<\/em> Brandon is an accomplished journalist, TV host, award-winning podcast host, photographer, and DJ. 
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Brianna Baker (@_brie.b), Spelman College:<\/em> Founded \u2018Justice for Black Girls,\u2019 a social justice education space that serves Black girls\u2019 needs for protection, safety, and belonging.
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Chidi Okezie (@chidibangbang), Hampton University: The <\/em>2015 Hampton University graduate anchored the Nigerian mixed 4\u00d7400-meter relay to an Olympic qualifying time and Nigerian national record of 3 minutes, 14.09 seconds. 
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Faith Daniels (@walkbyfaaith), Grambling State University:<\/em> The 2021-2022 Miss GSU uses her platform to advocate for those who suffer from mental health illnesses in the African American community. She continues the legacy forged by her mother, who was the 1983-1984 Miss GSU. 
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Jae Murphy (@jaemurphy), Howard University:<\/em> International tour\/nightclub DJ, executive music producer, songwriter, and actor who wants to continue to peacefully push the culture to break social barriers and unify all by creating a diverse, global sound of music for a timeless lifetime. 
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Designed with Arial Robinson, a Yardrunners 2.0 alumni and a Charlotte, N.C., native currently studying Multimedia Journalism at North Carolina A&T State University. Arial\u2019s accomplishments are plenty, having been named 2021 HBCU Creative of the Year, 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Scholar, and the published author of the books The Modern-Day Black Alphabet<\/em> and Black Hair Care in Color<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n