Giving Black creativity its flowers in celebration of the Harlem Renaissance’s 100- year anniversary. Honoring the awe-inspiring art out of NYC—from then to now.
Witness a new generation of Black NYC creatives flourishing artistically, shaping culture, and telling the story of this collection through their lens.
Meet the multi-hyphenate NYC creative team behind the campaign, leading with authentic collaboration and moving the legacy of Black creative futures forward.
Since 2015, Converse has proudly donated nearly $3.9 million in grants to support the Black community. Our grassroots efforts are in addition to a collective $40 million commitment from our NIKE, Inc. family dedicated to ending systemic racism. Read on to see how we’re breaking down barriers.
The Black Joy Collection
Giving Black creativity its flowers in celebration of the Harlem Renaissance’s 100-year anniversary. Honoring the awe-inspiring art out of NYC—from then to now.
Witness a new generation of Black NYC creatives flourishing artistically, shaping culture, and telling the story of this collection through their lens.
Meet the multi-hyphenate NYC creative team behind the campaign, leading with authentic collaboration and moving the legacy of Black creative futures forward.
New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund
The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF) is a funding and support resource for Black, Latino, and Indigenous entrepreneurs, innovators, and nonprofits in Massachusetts.
Originations Cultural Arts Center offers dynamic performing arts programs that help maximize the potential of young people from Boston's underserved neighborhoods.
The mission of the Harold Hunter Foundation is to use skateboarding as a vehicle to provide underserved youth with valuable life experiences that nurture individual creativity, resourcefulness, and the development of life skills.
Theater Offensive presents liberating art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color, aiming to transcend boundaries, celebrate cultural abundance, and dismantle oppression.
Since 2015, Converse has proudly donated nearly $3.9 million in grants to support the Black community. Our grassroots efforts are in addition to a collective $40 million commitment from our NIKE, Inc. family dedicated to ending systemic racism. Read on to see how we’re breaking down barriers.
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