The article discusses the historical context of interracial marriage in the U.S., highlighted by the case of Mildred and Richard Loving, who were arrested in Virginia for being an interracial couple. Their legal battle culminated in the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court case, which invalidated state laws banning interracial marriage on June 12, 1967. This landmark ruling is commemorated annually as Loving Day. NPR seeks to collect personal stories from individuals in interracial relationships to celebrate this history and understand its impact on their lives.
Less than 60 years ago, interracial marriage was illegal in some parts of the U.S. The landmark case Loving v. Virginia paved the way for legal equality.
Mildred and Richard Loving's battle against Virginia's interracial marriage ban culminated in a Supreme Court victory, invalidating all state laws against such unions.
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