Converse pulls ad after critics say it evoked racist imagery
The sneaker brand apologized and removed a social media advertisement following backlash from critics who said it resembled Ku Klux Klan imagery, according to The Guardian.
Sneaker company Converse has removed a social media advertisement after critics said it evoked imagery associated with the Ku Klux Klan, The Guardian reported.
The Instagram ad featured K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of Chuck 70 sneakers. According to the paper, critics said lighting created a white triangular shape on the skirt resembling a KKK hood, and that the positioning of the sneakers evoked imagery of a lynching. Converse apologized and took down the ad, the report said.
Sources
- Converse apologizes and pulls ad that critics said evoked racist imagery — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Comments
Loading comments…
Related articles
Former American Idol contestant and pastor convicted of murdering his wife
Caleb Flynn was found guilty of shooting his wife, Ashley, dead at their Ohio home, and wept in court as the verdict was read.
Six Flags permanently closes X2 rollercoaster after brain injury claims
More than 100 people say they were injured on the ride, which reached speeds of up to 76mph.
Lindsay Clancy's Return to Court After Mistrial: What Happened
The case returned to a Massachusetts courtroom as Clancy's defense argued for the first time that there was insufficient evidence she killed her children.
'Freeloading' Black Bear Returns to Another Altadena Crawlspace
The 550-pound bear known as 'Yellow 2120,' first made famous in November 2025, has resurfaced beneath a home on Minoru Drive.
Russian Couple Who Climbed Empire State Building Urge Others Not to Repeat the Feat
Angelina Nikolau said the pair scaled the skyscraper's spire in the name of 'the power of love and peace.'
Report: Russian Finance Ministry to hold federal loan bonds auction on September 30
A report from TASS (Russia) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.