“I feel like we can all get free.”Ĭonverse’s shift to the More Color, More Pride flag was done before the denouncement of police violence around the country and the recent protests supporting Black lives. “I am just deeply committed to and connected to the liberation of everyone,” Hikes tells Converse. Dubbed the More Color, More Pride flag, the addition of black and brown stripes were meant to encourage conversation around the power of racial diversity and inclusion. The flag was created by social justice advocate and ACLU Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Amber Hikes in 2017. The additional stripes are meant to represent people of color in the LGBTQIA+ community and highlight the value of racial diversity. For Converse’s 2020 Pride collection, the brand’s shoes feature an updated version of the rainbow flag, featuring a black and a brown stripe. For years, Converse has released much-anticipated Pride shoes each year to celebrate the queer community. The LGBTQIA+ community is nothing without inclusion, and Converse is recognizing that fact by adopting a powerful update to the rainbow flag in its Pride shoe line. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love.
