Converse pulls ad after criticism of KKK-like imagery

Converse pulls controversial ad, apologizes following backlash over alleged KKK imagery

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 21 sept. 22h56

Converse removed a promotional image that drew criticism for resembling Ku Klux Klan symbols and apologized, while officials and civil rights advocates called for greater corporate oversight.

Converse Apologized for an Ad That Invokes KKK Imagery

The Cut • 21 sept. 16h12

Converse apologized and removed a promotional video featuring K-pop star Karina after critics said it evoked Ku Klux Klan and lynching symbols, prompting condemnation from a U.S. lawmaker.

Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery

CNN • 21 sept. 03h43

Converse removed an Instagram advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina after it was criticized for resembling KKK symbols and a lynching scene, and the company issued an apology.

Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery

PBS • 20 sept. 20h03

Converse removed a social-media advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina after it was criticized for visual elements that resembled Ku Klux Klan symbols and lynching, and the company issued an apology.

Converse pulls ad after claims it appeared to show a KKK lynching

Currently.com • 19 sept. 21h53

Converse removed a global ad featuring K-pop star Karina after users said the image resembled a Ku Klux Klan hood and a lynching, and the company issued an apology.

Converse pulls ad after claims it appeared to show a KKK lynching

The Independent • 19 sept. 21h53

Converse apologized and removed a recent advertisement that many viewers said resembled a Ku Klux Klan hood and a lynching, pledging to avoid similar mistakes in the future.

Converse Apologizes for ‘Deeply Upsetting’ Sneakers Ad with Imagery Likened to the KKK and Lynching

Yahoo • 19 sept. 15h48

Converse withdrew a promotional image featuring K-pop star Karina after users said the lighting resembled a Ku Klux Klan hood and evoked lynching, and the company issued an apology.

Converse Apologizes After Ad Draws KKK, Lynching Comparisons

WWD • 18 sept. 17h51

Converse withdrew two campaign images after users said they resembled Ku Klux Klan hoods and lynching scenes, and the company issued an apology.