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Celebrating Black Heritage & Joy
Our Black Joy collection reimagines iconic Converse sneakers and classic apparel to celebrate the outdoors.
Grounded ByNature
Watch the video inspired by the Black Joy collection—whichcelebrates the joy, freedom, and perspective found in the outdoors.
Black Joy Collection
A redefinition and celebration of the Black community’s relationship to the great outdoors, this collection—dreamt up and designed by our Black teammates—is inspired by Mother Nature’s resilience,excellence, and liberation. Scroll below to meet the young leaders who are bringing this ethos to life.
Meet The Leaders
There’s room for Black Joy in every space—the outdoors included. Meet Naja, Michael, and Gage—three leaders who arehelping to create space and equity for the Black community to connect back to nature.
Naja (She/They)
@najabluFounder of Yogalittle, surfer, and community wellness leader.
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Michael (He/Him)
@michaelwashhFounder of Usal, a community that provides workshopsacross all things nature.
Gage (He/Him)
@gagemcrismondFounder of Ebony Beach Club, surfer, andmultidisciplinary creative.
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Iconic styles, reimagined to celebrate Black Joy in the outdoors.
Community Commitment
Since 2015, Converse has proudly donated nearly $3.7 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 at home in Boston and beyond.
Watch the video inspired by the Black Joy collection—which celebrates the joy, freedom, and perspective found outdoors.
A redefinition and celebration of the Black community's relationship to the great outdoors, this collection—dreamt up and designed by our Black teammates—is inspired by Mother Nature's resilience, excellence, and liberation. Scroll below to meet the young leaders who are bringing this ethos to life.
There's room for Black Joy in every space—the outdoors included. Meet Naja, Michael, and Gage—three leaders who are helping to create space and equity for the Black community to connect back to nature.
Partners In Community Impact
In the past year, we’ve also worked with community partners to break down barriers for young people through social justice partnerships in our hometown of Boston. Learn more about their work below.
ACLU of MAThe ACLU of Massachusetts—a private, nonpartisan organization with more than 82,000 supporters across the Commonwealth and over 100,000 online activists—is a state affiliate of the national ACLU.
Artists for HumanityArtists for Humanity employs under-resourced teens in jobs spanning art and design-building equity through creativity.
The BaseThe Base provides urban youth with best-in-class sports, academics, career resources, and health and wellness programming to create pathways to their success.
Chica ProjectChica project offers a culturally affirming and asset based program that supports and equips Black and Brown young women (ages 11-18) with the tools necessary to thrive personally and professionally.
Embrace BostonEmbrace Boston works at the intersection of arts, culture, research, and policy to dismantle structural racism.
Hyde Square Task ForceHyde Square Task Force amplifies the voices and creativity of young Afro-LatinX individuals, connecting them with their culture and heritage.
MFA - Museum of Fine Arts Boston Teen Curatorial Study HallMFA Boston Curatorial Study Hall offers paid opportunities for young people to learn about, and build career skills through, the arts.
New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice FundThe 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.
OrigiNation Cultural Arts CenterOriginations Cultural Arts Center offers dynamic performing arts programs that help maximize the potential of young people from Boston's underserved neighborhoods.
The Possible ZoneThe Possible Zone Advances economic equity by ensuring young people develop the entrepreneurial spirit, skills, and networks to launch successful careers.
The Theater OffensiveTheater Offensive presents liberating art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color, aiming to transcend boundaries, celebrate cultural abundance, and dismantle oppression.
CommunityCommitment
In the past year, we've also worked with community partners to break down barriers for young people through social justice partnerships in our hometown of Boston. Learn more about their work below.
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