Converse apologizes, pulls sneaker ad, after critics cite KKK and lynching imagery

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Sep242026

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4:22PM

Did a Converse ad featuring K-pop singer Karina evoke a Klan hood and a lynching? After critics said it did, the company apologized, removed the image and said it is reviewing its approval process.

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