Proud To Be
For those prouder than ever to be themselves.
"Dear Future Me"
We asked members of our community to write
letters to their future selves, what would you say?
Love, Allié (She/Her)
“I hope to look back and see a world where I no longer need to justify my existence.”
Love, Ayo (He/They)
“I hope that you never forget the magic of black queer and trans existence.”
Love, Caleb (He/Him)
“You are delicate, resilient and endless. Just exist as your authentic self.”
Love, Karolina (She/Her)
“I believe in the contagious power of love . Like a domino effect.”
Love, Tereza (She/Her)
“I see you, I feel you, I support you and I know we can do big things.”
Love, Xavier (He/Him)
“I know that you are somewhere creating the life you’ve always dreamed of.”
Love, Yeliz (She/Her)
“I adore our resilience. I love how we thrive when challenged. I can’t wait to grow.”
Proud To Be
For those prouder than ever to be themselves.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF:
Proud To Be
Converse has always stood with the bold, the daring, and the unapologetic. For our 2025 “Proud To Be” celebration, we’re not just looking back, we’re lighting the way forward towards a future of love and joy for everyone.
We welcome back our LGBTQIA+ community from past Pride campaigns to share their stories — love letters to their future selves — each a testament to the enduring power of love.
"Dear Future Me"
We asked members of our community to write letters to their future selves, what would you say?
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![Allié]()
“I hope to look back and see a world where I no longer need to justify my existence.” -
![Ayo]()
“I hope that you never forget the magic of black queer and trans existence.” -
![Caleb]()
“You are delicate, resilient and endless. Just exist as your authentic self.” -
![Caleb]()
“I believe in the contagious power of love . Like a domino effect.” -
![Tereza]()
“I see you, I feel you, I support you and I know we can do big things.” -
![Xavier]()
“I know that you are somewhere creating the life you’ve always dreamed of.” -
![Yeliz]()
“I adore our resilience. I love how we thrive when challenged. I can’t wait to grow.”
Pride By You
Pride By You
Our Partners in Pride
Through annual grants and with the passion of our team, Converse has pledged
and donated nearly $3.4M to local, national, and international organizations
since we first launched our annual Pride campaign and collection in 2015.
Get to know the transformative work of our partners in North America.
It Gets Better Project
To uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.
The Ali Forney Center
Ali Forney Center protects homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youths from the harms of homelessness and empowers them with the tools needed to be independent.
BAGLY Inc
BAGLY is committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community.
The Theater Offensive
The 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.
Our Partners in Pride
Through annual grants and with the passion of our team, Converse has pledged and donated nearly $3.4M to local, national, and international organizations since we first launched our annual Pride campaign and collection in 2015.
Get to know the transformative work of our partners in North America.
The Looks You Love.
See how others are wearing their Pride Converse.
The Looks You Love.
See how others are wearing their Pride Converse.
