the-movemnt: Nike to release “Pro Hijab” for Muslim women in spring 2018On the heels of
the-movemnt: Nike to release “Pro Hijab” for Muslim women in spring 2018On the heels of its campaign ad featuring Muslim athletes, Nike is taking a stand against discrimination. The athletic wear company announced the release of the “pro hijab,” Al Arabiya English reported on Monday.“The Nike Pro Hijab may have been more than a year in the making, but its impetus can be traced much further back, to an ongoing cultural shift that has seen more women than ever embracing sport,” a statement from Nike said, according to Al Arabiya English.The “pro hijab” is set to be released in spring 2018. Its creation follows years of controversy regarding Muslim women keeping their hair covered during athletic competitions. Read more (3/7/17 11:10 AM)follow @the-movemnt -- source link