NPR readers share stories of love and adversity in honor of Loving Day

Loving Day, celebrated each year on June 12, marks the anniversary of the 1967 Supreme Court decision that struck down laws banning interracial marriage in the U.S. This historic ruling, won by Mildred and Richard Loving, made it possible for couples to love freely across racial lines. To honor this milestone, readers shared heartfelt stories of love, struggle, and resilience in their own interracial relationships.

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This article was published in NPR on June 8, 2025, and was written by Brittney Melton