Converse apologizes for poster over racism allegations

American shoe manufacturer Converse has apologized for a recent advertising poster that accused the company of racism. According to Sky News, the poster depicts K-pop singer Karina, who holds a pair of Converse sneakers in her hand, illuminated by a spotlight beam in the form of a brand star.

After the poster was released, many Internet users saw a beam of light falling on Karina's white skirt, the triangular hood-cap of racist Klansmen. Some have also said that the singer's shadowed hand with a pair of sneakers gives the impression that the sneakers are on a hanged man. This is how members of the Ku Klux Klan dealt with black people.

As a result, the company was forced to remove the poster and apologize. “We are so sorry,” Converse said in a statement. We understand why this image is so outrageous, and we acknowledge that we made a mistake. We have removed it from our resources and are taking action to remove it from wherever it was placed. That should not have happened and we will do better in the future.”.

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Eugene Hvostik