Converse removes ad after criticism over imagery

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:43

Converse has apologised for an advertisement criticised as evoking Ku Klux Klan imagery.

The American footwear brand, owned by Nike, removed the ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker after backlash from critics. Converse acknowledged that the image was 'deeply upsetting' and recognised why it drew controversy.

How it is being reported

• Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imageryCBS News · 21 Sept, 16:06
• Converse apologises and removes ad after backlashSky News · 21 Sept, 07:33

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