The anniversary of a historic court decision for interracial marriage. Every year on June 12, it's a global day of visibility, education, and community.
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Loving v. Virginia was an important legal precedent for Obergefell v. Hodges and marriage equality #lovingday #pride #oberegefellvhodges
In honor of #juneteenth sharing a post from @naacp_ldf who supported the Lovings' case and whose important work continues.
Connected as a community, we can have a greater impact. Let's act in support of the communities that intersect with ours. This day continues to inspire us
Juneteenth is not just a celebration of emancipation from slavery, it is a celebration and testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of Black people.
Here are 5 ways we are celebrating tomorrow ⬇️
naacpldf.org/juneteenth/
Today we honor the anniversary of Loving v. Virginia. In 1967, the Supreme Court declared the ban on interracial marriage unconstitutional in the U.S. This year, we’re highlighting our Legal Map. Here's what the country looked like in 1966 before the Loving decision #lovingday
On June 26, 2015 on the steps of the US Supreme Court, lead plaintiff Jim Obergefell said "Today's ruling affirms...Our love is equal." He was talking about Obergefell v Hodges & his own same-sex marriage - it's not hard to hear the echoes of Loving v Virginia. #pride #lovingday
Juneteenth: observed since 1866. An inspiration for #lovingday since 2003. US federal holiday since 2021. National #juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth scheduled for 2024. In NY Times, "grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee said "Juneteenth means freedom to me." nyti.ms/43KraPX
ALT “Juneteenth means freedom to me.” Opal Lee, known as “the grandmother of Juneteenth,” in a New York Times interview.
Today in 1967, the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision struck down laws against interracial marriage in the US. Loving Day honors that anniversary on June 12 - a global day of visibility, education & community. Share your #lovingday & learn more at LovingDay.org.
Interested to attend a #LovingDay celebration in your area? Check out our list of events around the world on our website at lovinday.org/find-an-event. If you're hosting an event, let us know! We'd love to feature it on our site and on our socials.
Save the date: Sunday, June 11 from 2-6PM at Slate Rooftop in Williamsburg, join us to celebrate Loving Day! Free admission with food and drink to purchase. We can’t wait to see you! #lovingday2023 RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/loving-day-…
The Respect for Marriage Act was signed into law in the U.S. It grants federal protection to same sex couples as well as interracial couples - 55 years after the Loving v. Virginia decision struck down laws against interracial marriage bbc.in/3Pn2w1G #lovingday #rfma
Mourning the loss of #nichellenichols. Among her many accomplishments, one of TV’s first interracial kisses - the year after the Loving decision. It "changed television forever, and it also changed the way people looked at one another" bit.ly/3cSGtRf #lovingday #startrek
From the @washingtonpost, "The lucrative, complicated world of TikTok’s interracial couples" wapo.st/3NRuRL0 Article by @TrentPost
Congratulations to Associate Supreme Court Justice Jackson! Representation matters and we’re thrilled to have you represent at the highest level of the American legal system.
Watch Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson take the judicial oath on Thursday and officially become the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. She replaced Justice Stephen Breyer, who retired. nyti.ms/3I4y0G4
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(1/2) Today’s anniversary has a more somber tone considering recent news. Candidly, working on #lovingday can be a challenge as we try to balance the joy and beauty of our diverse community while also acknowledging past hardships and present challenges. But today,
(2/2) choose to honor the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), which referenced the Loving decision, and to celebrate a moment when the Supreme Court gave many families the legal protection they had fought for. Happy #pride
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Processing a lot today. Thinking about our rights, Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), and this podcast episode from the @aclu, @michelebgoodwin, & @kciesemier. aclu.org/podcast/how-dismant…
Today is #Juneteenth, the oldest known US celebration commemorating the end of slavery. 1863–Emancipation Proclamation. 1865–General Order No 3. 1866–1st observance of Juneteenth. 2021–National holiday championed by Dr. Opal Lee. It’s a reminder work still needs doing #lovingday
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Happy #LovingDay, Madam Vice President! A love like yours and @SecondGentleman is an inspiration to all. Thank you for your amazing example! Can’t wait until this is officially nationally recognized 😉
Today is the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loving v. Virginia, which unanimously ruled that bans on interracial marriage are unconstitutional. The @SecondGentleman and I want to wish you all a happy #LovingDay.
Today, we’re keeping the memory of the victims of the Pulse tragedy six years ago in our hearts. Loving Day continues to support the “ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law” and stand against hate and prejudice.
On June 12, 2016, 49 Angels sought the joy, love and acceptance of Pulse nightclub.
They were gay. They were straight. Latin, Black, white. Fathers. Mothers. Brothers. Sisters. Daughters. Sons. Taken forever.
We will never forget them. #WeWillNotLetHateWin
Thank you for this designation! Happy #LovingDay!
Love is love, and 55 years ago we started catching our laws up to that reality.
Proud to designate today as #LovingDay in Alexandria and recognize the important work of two Alexandria attorneys in expanding the rights of all Americans.
🧵(1/5) Today is #LovingDay, the anniversary of Loving v. Virginia (1967). This Supreme Court decision struck down laws against interracial marriage in the US. Observed around the world on June 12th, it’s a day of education, visibility, and community.
🧵(2/5) What can you find on LovingDay.org? Loving Day is about our rights, which is clear from the Supreme Court Arguments. #LovingDay is also about the love between Mildred and Richard Loving, love, which you can read about in the Loving Day Story.
We lost George Floyd about 3 weeks before Loving Day 2020. We lost 10 people in Buffalo about 4 weeks before Loving Day 2022. There have been too many others. As Loving Day approaches, we're mindful that we must continue to dismantle racism in every facet of our lives #lovingday
