Converse apologizes for sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery

Updated on: September 21, 2026 / 4:40 PM EDT / CBS News

Converse apologizes for sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery

TL;DR

  • Converse issued an apology for a sneaker ad.
  • Critics claimed the ad contained racist imagery.
  • The company responded to the backlash.