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Converse removes ad featuring Karina after criticism of racist imagery

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Converse apologized and removed a social media advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina. Critics said the image evoked Ku Klux Klan and lynching imagery, including through the lighting on her skirt. The company said it understood why the image was upsetting and would do better.

Generated automatically by AI from 6 sources, without editorial review · updated 23 Sept

What changed

  1. 18 Sept, 21:48Converse Apologizes for Ad Compared to KKK, Lynching · TMZ
  2. 19 Sept, 19:41Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery · The New York Times
  3. 21 Sept, 06:33Converse apologises and removes ad after backlash · Sky News
  4. 22 Sept, 06:46Converse apologises and removes ad featuring K-pop singer Karina over image critics say evokes racist imagery · Euronews
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  1. 22 September
  2. Euronews
    Latest22 Sept, 06:46

    Converse apologises and removes ad featuring K-pop singer Karina over image critics say evokes racist imagery

    The ad, posted on Instagram, showed K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of trainers. Critics claimed the lighting on Karina's skirt created a white triangular image which resembled a KKK hood.

    EuronewsEuronews
  3. 21 September
  4. CBC News
    Follow-up21 Sept, 17:51

    Converse apologizes, pulls ad that critics say evokes KKK and lynching imagery

    After intense backlash that included a U.S. congressman, several celebrities, marketing experts and a wide swath of the internet, Converse has pulled the sneaker ad critics have accused of evoking Ku Klux Klan imagery, and apologized.

    CBC NewsCBC News•Natalie Stechyson
  5. The Guardian
    Follow-up21 Sept, 12:03

    Converse apologizes and pulls ad that critics said evoked racist imagery

    Sneaker company removes social media ad after backlash from critics who said it resembled KKK imagery The sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and…

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Associated Press
  6. Sky News
    Follow-up21 Sept, 06:33

    Converse apologises and removes ad after backlash

    Converse, the American footwear brand, has apologised for an ad which critics said evoked Ku Klux Klan imagery, saying it recognised why the image was "deeply upsetting".

    Sky NewsSky News
  7. 19 September
  8. The New York Times
    Follow-up19 Sept, 19:41

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

    “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.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Emmett Lindner
  9. 18 September
  10. TMZ
    First seen18 Sept, 21:48

    Converse Apologizes for Ad Compared to KKK, Lynching

    Converse has apologized and pulled a controversial ad after critics compared the imagery to the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The ad, part of Converse's global Chuck 70 X campaign featuring K-pop star Karina, showed her holding a pair of black…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff