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The MLK Day Sneaker Moment We Almost Forgot

Kemba Walker, MLK Day, and the Black History Month Jordans that disappeared from sneaker history

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Nick Engvall
Jan 19, 2026
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I'm breaking from my regular publishing schedule for this one. Important moments deserve our attention when they happen, not when the calendar says it's time to send an email. Today is MLK Day. And there's a story from this day ten years ago that I need to tell.

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