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

Posted 9/20/26

Converse has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols. The Instagram ad featured K-pop singer Karina holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers. Critics …

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