Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery

New York Times - Sep 19, 2026

“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.

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