Converse Withdraws Controversial Ad Compared to K.K.K. Imagery

Converse Withdraws Controversial Ad Compared to K.K.K. Imagery

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Converse has removed an advertisement after critics pointed out that it resembled Ku Klux Klan robes and a lynching. The company issued an apology, acknowledging the mistake and committing to do better in the future.

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