Courage Institute - This is Allyson Felix. When she got pregnant, @nike offered her 70% less on her contract and told her "Know your place and just run". So quit working with
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American track star Allyson Felix launches her own shoe company two years after leaving Nike - CBSSports.com
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Nike Suggested Six-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix Was Worth 70 Percent Less After Getting Pregnant | Essence
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My Stomach Dropped': Allyson Felix Says Nike was Beyond 'Disrespectful' When Denying Her Maternal Pay Protection But Inviting Her to Join Women's Empowerment Ad
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