Shoe company Converse apologises, pulls ad that drew comparisons to Ku Klux Klan imagery

Converse removed an advertisement after facing criticism for its imagery. Critics viewed the ad as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The company issued an apology, acknowledging the upsetting nature of the image. They stated the ad was removed from all their channels. Converse committed to improving its advertising vetting processes moving forward.