For several years now, June 12 is no longer an ordinary day ... 53 years ago, Richard and Mildred Loving were the first couple with racial differences to decide to get married, but overnight found themselves in jail because American law did not. they approved of such a marriage. June 12, 1967 was the day the Supreme Court decided to legalize marriages with racial changes at the federal level, which were banned in nearly 16 states. So, this date symbol was labeled "Loving Day", the day of love! Because the love of this couple triumphed over every law, every change of skin color, every government decision. Richard and Mildred Loving established a new social order in the United States, so even on this special date some of the most important television figures in the US, but also public figures reacted through posts on social networks.
Ellen DeGeneres, the popular and beloved presenter in America who has been enjoying life and marriage with her partner for years, wrote on her official IG profile: "I couldn't imagine a world where we can't see people. that we want. Where we can't keep our hands tight. 53 years ago and still today, this country is witnessing how love wins, "she wrote on social media.
Meanwhile, the well-known Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal, with a fantastic life story that today is the voice of many women and girls in the world, but also the protagonist of many important causes, reacted to Valentine's Day through a felt status ...
"Only love can eradicate hatred"! Today we commemorate #LovingDay, the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision which overturned the ban on marriages with racial differences. 53 years ago, the marriage of couples with racial differences became legal in America! And just because Mildred and Richard Loving and thousands of others, had the courage to fight against racial injustice. Their courage paved the way for many more later. This war still lives on for those who seek justice, equality and freedom for the lives of people of color today.
But what we need to know about "Loving Day", four interesting facts:
1. The day of love is named after the couple's case, Richard and Mildred Loving. Richard, who was white, and Mildred, who was skinny, had been together since they were teenagers. When Mildred became pregnant in 1958, they traveled from their home in Virginia to Washington DC to get married. But on the same day, they woke up in the middle of the night by the police, who arrested them on charges of illegal cohabitation. They were told they would serve a prison sentence or leave the state of Virginia for 25 years. They chose the latter.
2. Mildred Loving took their case to the Supreme Court. Mildred wrote a letter to then-Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy urging them to prioritize their case.
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3. Valentine's Day turned into an official holiday and this is attributed to Ken Tanabe. Stylist Ken Tanabe, who is of mixed descent, proposed the idea in 2004 for his official holiday thesis. â??The holiday is not only a reference for a real couple who fought racial injustice, but also represents the love we give each other,â? Ken told USA Today. Valentine's Day is now celebrated all over the United States, in the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Taiwan and Spain.
4. It is known as an official holiday in several cities and states. Valentine's Day is officially recognized in the states of Vermont, Virginia and California. It is also official in the cities of Grand Rapids, Michigan; New York City; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington DC; Eugene, Oregon.
