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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.
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Converse apologized for an advertisement that critics said showed a Ku Klux Klan‑style robe and a lynching scene. The company said the incident “should not have happened” and pledged to improve its practices.
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