Proud To Be
For those prouder than ever to be themselves.
“Dear Future Self,”
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 Self,”
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
Pride 365 Days a Year
Converse is proud to continue our ongoing commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community
through our partnerships with non-profit organizations that create spaces and opportunities
where LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive youth can learn, develop, and thrive.
Our Partners in Pride
Converse continues our partnerships with non-profit organizations that create spaces and
opportunities where LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive youth can learn, develop, and thrive. Through annual grants, Converse has donated nearly $3.4M since we first launched our annual Pride campaign and collection in 2015.
It Gets Better Project
To uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.
IGLYO
Belgium-based network IGLYO works across the Council of Europe Region and beyond to strengthen the diverse rights of LGBTQIA+ young people, fight for equality and inclusion, and empowers LGBTQIA+ youth voices.
COC
COC strives for the decriminalization of sexual orientation and gender identity and for equal rights, emancipation and social acceptance of LGBT’s in the Netherlands and all over the world.
Homotopia
Homotopia is a Liverpool-based organization committed to supporting and platforming local, national, and international LGBTQIA socially engaged artists and creatives.
Pride 365 Days a Year
Converse is proud to continue our ongoing commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community
through our partnerships with non-profit organizations that create spaces and opportunities
where LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive youth can learn, develop, and thrive.
Our Partners in Pride
Converse continues our partnerships with non-profit organizations that create spaces and
opportunities where LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive youth can learn, develop, and thrive. Through annual grants, Converse has donated nearly $3.4M since we first launched our annual Pride campaign and collection in 2015.
The Looks You Love.
See how others are wearing their Pride Converse.
The Looks You Love.
See how others are wearing their Pride Converse.
