National Loving Day: Growing Up Multiracial In America

In commemoration of National Loving Day, this article highlights the history and evolution of interracial relationships in America since the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia. Through a series of personal interviews, multiracial Americans share their unique, often challenging childhood experiences with identity, exclusion, and systemic racism. Ultimately, the piece reflects on how navigating these diverse backgrounds has fostered deep empathy, a stronger sense of self-acceptance, and hope for a more inclusive future for the next generation.

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This article was published in Forbes on June 11, 2021, and was written by Holly Corbett.