On June 12, 1967, the United States struck down anti-miscegenation laws in the famous Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia. Festivals have sprung up around the country to celebrate June 12 as “Loving Day” and there is even an official lovingday.org…
On this most holy of Summers pastime’s weekend, I wrestle the reigns from the usual suspects to share a slice of life from my experience. Like Kemper and C, I find myself in the throes of an interracial relationship which…
The Root and other media outlets are reporting that Lindsay Boehner, daughter of Speaker of the House John Boehner recently married Dominic Lakhan, “a Jamaican-born construction worker” , who in the words of Root author Keli Goff “happens to be…
Tim and Amy Duncan Last week, to honor the start of the NBA Finals, this site featured an article about former Finals’ MVP, Dirk Nowitzki and his thriving marriage. This week we are featuring a current participant in the NBA…
So actress Zoe Saldana says “people of color don’t exist” i.e., she doesn’t see race. . . because she lives in Narnia? My initial response was But that would be immature and isn’t a very intellectual response to what…
George Carlin famously pointed out that “Colin Powell is openly white, but happens to be black.” This line is funny because it enforces the stereotype that being “white” or “black” goes beyond skin color and reflects a set of values,…
This Week’s Contenders: Prince Maximilian and Princess Angela of Lichtenstein Who: This week’s interracial love explosion comes to us from across the pond. Prince Maximilian is second in line to the royal throne of the country of Liechtenstein. His wife, Princess Angela…
