Converse Apologizes For ‘Racist’ Ad, Promises To ‘Do Better’
The shoe brand Converse has apologized after social media users accused the company of putting out a “racist” advertisement. The ad in question, which shows K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers, caus
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The shoe brand Converse has apologized after social media users accused the company of putting out a “racist” advertisement. The ad in question, which shows K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers, caused controversy as critics accused the company of promoting the KKK and lynching.
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