And if the Lovings hadn’t taken on the law, who knows if you and I would be able to even be here in…

…une of 1964, when I made my entrance into the world, their marriage was still illegal in 17 states. That number whittled down to 15 by the time the Supreme Court struck down bans on interracial marriage in 1967 with the Loving v. Virginia case.
My Parents’ Marriage Was Illegal in 17 States When I Was Born
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Nancy Blackman, MASF
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Jun 16, 2022
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And if the Lovings hadn’t taken on the law, who knows if you and I would be able to even be here in the US. You said it well… we have come a long way but we have further to go. Well written! Happy Loving Anniversary Day to you!
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Written by Nancy Blackman, MASF3.5K Followers
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Boosted & 8x Top Writer. Owner: Refresh the Soul publication. Editor: The Shortform and Poetry Playground. Published in: “Mixed Korean: Our Stories" — Kindle.
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