The picture on the left is from my wedding day, taken back in 1999. Prior to June 12, 1967, if my husband and I had tried to get married, our union would have been considered illegal in over sixteen states. We might have been arrested: just like Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving, a black and Native American woman and a white man, who were arrested and sentenced to jail time in Virginia after their 1958 marriage.
You can read more about the Lovings here and how they took their case all the way to the Supreme Court. And won. It took nine long years (!), but the Loving vs Virginia ruling finally struck down all laws banning interracial marriage as unconstitutional.
So now, every year, on June 12, our household celebrates Loving Day, one of the sweetest and most special holidays around. But we also know that not everyone in this country has the freedom to marry the person they love and that means Loving Day is also a reminder to keep pushing for equality for all.
Because that’s what true justice is.
Steph, you guys are such a beautiful couple! Happy Loving Day to you both!
This is wonderful. What a great reminder of how far we’ve come and how far we have to go to achieve equality.
Also you and your husband could not BE more adorable. YAY!
Thank you both! You are very sweet.
What an inspiration. Thank you for telling us about this couple. Happy Loving Day to you!
I love this (and your wedding picture!). I only read about the Lovings last year (surprisingly). It’s crazy to think that 1967 was really not that long ago.
Ah!!! Happy Loving Day. :)
Thank you so much! I hope everyone is having a happy happy Loving Day.
Congratulatons :) Happy Loving Day.
Love this post! I had never heard of Loving Day. Marking it in my calendar. :)
What a wonderful post, and what a beautiful wedding photo!
Beautiful picture! Happy (belated) Loving Day.
Thank you. You are all the best! <3 <3 <3
I love this post.