Where has Loving Day been featured?
Global Press
Loving Day has been featured in national and international press since 2005, including TIME Magazine, the Washington Post, NPR, and BBC World.
2024 Select Press
U.S. Press
- Time, 6/12/24, Loving Day Is an Opportunity to Remember the Interracial Families Separated by the U.S.
- Fox 5, 6/12/24, Washington, DC, Why is June 12 called ‘Loving Day?’
- Los Angeles Times, 6/9/24, Opinion: Interracial marriage went from criminal to commonplace. Could it go back?
- The CW 8 Indianapolis, 5/17/24, Loving Day: Gainbridge Fieldhouse hosting event to celebrate love and diversity
- ABC 6 Indianapolis, 5/21/24, Gainbridge Fieldhouse to host ‘Loving Day’
- Fox 61 Hartford, CT, 6/12/24, June 12 is Loving Day, marking US Supreme Court’s decision to allow interracial marriages
- CBS 3 Burlington-Plattsburgh, 6/12/24, Vermonters celebrate anniversary of ‘Loving Day’
- ABC 13 Grand Rapids, 6/12/24, Local couple shares personal significance of Loving Day
- NBC 7 Boise, ID, 6/12/24, Idaho nonprofit hosts mixer to commemorate Loving Day
- ABC 6 Boise, Idaho, Juneteenth Idaho events begin Wednesday
- NPR / PBS WFYI Indianapolis, 6/7/24, Indianapolis to host its first Loving Day Celebration
- Indianapolis Recorder, 6/6/24, Indianapolis to host its first Loving Day Celebration
- Cape Gazette (Delaware Cape Region), 6/11/24, June 12 is Delaware’s first Loving Day
2024 Select Press Mentions
U.S. Press Mentions
- WGN Radio 720 Chicago, 6/12/24, Newsroom Temperature Check 06-12-24: Today is ‘Loving Day,’ Flavor Flav teams up with Red Lobster, and more!
- Fox 17 West Michigan, 6/12/24, Morning Buzz: June 12
- ABC 6 Boise, Idaho, 6/11/24, Juneteenth Idaho events begin Wednesday
- Blavity, 6/14/24, From Juneteenth to Pride, here are some fun facts about the special month of June
- Idaho Statesman, 6/12/24, Ready to Celebrate Juneteenth, Boise? No need to wait until June 19. Here are events
2023 Select Press
U.S. Press
- USA Today, 6/12/23, Happy Loving Day. Here’s how Richard and Mildred Loving upended interracial marriage bans
- People, 6/14/23, Emma Lovewell Shares Touching Instagram Post About Parents’ Interracial Marriage in Honor of Loving Day
- FOX 26 Houston, 6/12/23, Celebrating Loving Day with interracial couples
- NBC 5 Burlington-Plattsburgh, 6/12/23, Burlington Loving Day event celebrates the commemoration of interracial marriage
- CBS 3 Burlington-Plattsburgh, 6/6/23, Craft beer among efforts to celebrate ‘Loving Day’
- Shondaland, 6/12/23, Why I Celebrate Loving Day
- Spectrum News 1, 6/17/23, Local couple shares their advice on 45 years of marriage
- Fox 17 West Michigan, 6/7/23, Celebrate “Loving Day” with Ebony Road Players
- Vermont Public, 6/9/23, Loving Day Vermont celebrates marriage equality and pushes for greater racial justice
- Michigan Chronicle, 6/5/23, Loving Day: How Interracial Marriage First Became Legal In U.S.
- Sonoma Magazine, 2/16/23, A Joyful Loving Day Wedding at a Sebastopol Blueberry Farm
- WGVU FM Grand Rapids (NPR affiliate), 6/1/23, Ebony Road Players to hold Loving Day celebration
- Grand Rapids Magazine, 5/24/23, Ebony Road Players presents play and event in honor of Loving Day
- Jungle City (Seattle), 6/5/23, 6月12日は 『Loving Day』 アメリカで異人種間結婚が合法化された歴史的
2023 Select Press Mentions
U.S. Press Mentions
- NBC 4 New York, 6/14/23, NJ nears final vote on bill to codify interracial marriage
- USA Today, 6/12/23, The Short List: Rushing to repair inferno-damaged I-95
- PBS (Rocky Mountain PBS), 6/12/23, Newlyweds reflect on the legacy of Mildred and Richard Loving
- Fox 17 West Michigan, 4/28/23, “Alabama Story” shares a tale inspired by true events in Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement
- NBC 8 Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, 6/6/23, ‘Alabama Story’ on stage with Ebony Road Players
- Northjersey.com, 6/13/23, ‘A fundamental right’: NJ moves forward on codifying interracial marriage
- Pittsburgh Magazine, 4/6/23, Why You’ll Find Good Vibes and Good Booze at Noire Expedition Distillery in Lawrenceville
- The Keene Sentinel (Keene, NH), 6/13/23, Area couple reflects 56 years after ‘Loving’ struck down interracial-marriage bans
- Everett Independent, 6/7/23, June Is a Month of Freedom
International Press Mentions
- The Globe and Mail (Canada), 6/10/23, My parents’ mixed-race marriage radically shaped my family tree. This generation is helping me embrace it
2022 Select Press
U.S. Press
- New York Times, 6/24/22, On Loving Day, a Celebration of Their Own Indefatigable Love
- ABC WCVB 5 Boston, 6/12/22, On this day in 1967: Loving v. Virginia and the legalization of interracial marriage
- ABC WISN 12 Milwaukee, 6/12/22, On this day in 1967: Loving v. Virginia and the legalization of interracial marriage
- NBC KCRA 3 Sacramento Stockton Modesto, 6/12/22, On this day in 1967: Loving v. Virginia and the legalization of interracial marriage
- Santa Fe New Mexican, 6/18/22, A time of year to celebrate Loving
- North Cook News Cook County Illinois, 6/14/22, Illinois U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky: “Happy #LovingDay! Today marks the 55th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia where SCOTUS found state bans…”
- Kankakee Times Kankakee County Illinois, 6/13/22, Illinois U.S. Rep Robin Kelly: “This Loving Day we remember the courage of Mildred and Richard Loving. Their love knew no bounds and…”
International Press
- Tabi Labo Japan, 6/12/22, アメリカの歴史を動かした、ある夫婦の「愛」の物語。(The story of a couple’s “love” that moved the history of America.)
2022 Select Press Mentions
U.S. Press Mentions
- CNN, 7/3/22, Racism is still a big problem in the US, but this trend offers some hope
- Essence, 6/10/22, 8 Movies To Watch This Loving Day
- Brides, 2/17/22, 22 Romantic Holidays to Celebrate With Your Partner
- Women’s Health, 6/29/22, Meet New Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Husband, And The Rest Of Her Supportive Family
- Brides, 5/5/22, Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Husband Patrick Graves Jackson?
- Baltimore Sun, 5/10/22, Michelle Deal-Zimmerman: Don’t be surprised when Supreme Court comes for interracial marriage – COMMENTARY
- Las Vegas Sun, 5/12/22, It should surprise no one when the court comes for interracial marriage
- ABC 13 WZZM Grand Rapids Michigan, 5/18/22, Ebony Road Players performing ‘Sheepdog’ at GRAM in June
- FOX 17 WXMI West Michigan, 6/17/22, Ebony Players and GRAM partner for special performance of ‘Sheepdog’
- Mlive Grand Rapids Michigan, 6/6/22, American Impressionism exhibit, play examining police violence among upcoming GRAM events
- Richmond Times Dispatch, 5/16/22, Virginia Opera, Richmond Symphony announce plans for Loving v. Virginia opera – Arts & Theatre
- Style Weekly Richmond, 5/16/22, Marriage Story – Arts and Culture
- The Roanoke Times, 5/20/22, ‘Loving v. Virginia’ A commonwealth couple’s courtroom fight legalized interracial marriage nationwide; the story behind it will now become an opera – Arts & Theatre
- The Virginian-Pilot, 5/19/22, Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage nationwide. The story behind it will now become an opera.
- Griffin Daily News Griffin Georgia, 6/16/22, Juneteenth 1 of 3 city-issued proclamations
- Casper Star Tribune, 5/28/22, Adler: Loving: The Supreme Court upholds interracial marriage – Columns
- The Bismarck Tribune, 6/1/22, David Adler: Loving: The Supreme Court upholds interracial marriage – Columnists
- Wyoming Tribute Eagle, 6/2/22, Adler: Loving: Supreme Court upholds interracial marriage – Guest Column
International Press Mentions
- BBC, 6/27/22, The United States’ first interracial love song
- Vernon Morning Star Vernon British Columbia Canada, 6/11/22, Unofficial holidays: Here’s what people are celebrating for the week of June 12 to 18
2021 Select Press
U.S. Press
- Newsweek, 6/12/21, What Is Loving Day? Anniversary of Interracial Marriage Legalization
- USA Today, 6/12/21, Loving Day: A look at interracial marriage 54 years after Supreme Court decision
- USA Today, 6/10/21, Loving Day, interracial marriage and why love shouldn’t be colorblind
- NPR, 6/12/21, Today is Loving Day – How Interracial Marriage Finally Became Legal In The U.S.
- NBC 5 KXAS Dallas-Fort Worth Texas, 6/12/21, Dallas Attorneys Among Thousands of Couples Celebrating ‘Loving Day’
- NBC 25 WDVM Washington DC, 6/11/21, 54th Annual Loving Day: How interracial marriage became legalized in Virginia, Note: also CW 50 WDCW
- NBC 3 KSNW Wichita Kansas, 6/12/21, Today marks 54 years since interracial marriage became legal across U.S., Note: also ABC 12 KODE
- ABC 13 WTVG Toledo Ohio, 6/13/21, A Legacy of Love: 54 years of multiracial marriage
- CBS 6 WTVR Richmond Virginia, 6/12/21, Loving Day on June 12 honors Virginia couple who made interracial marriage legal
- CBS 3 WTKR Coastal Virginia Northeast North Carolina, 6/12/21, ‘Loving Day’ marks over 50 years since Supreme Court ruled against ban on interracial marriages
- Fox 29 Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 6/12/21, Loving Day 2021: Couples celebrate legalization of interracial marriage
- Forbes, 6/11/21, National Loving Day: Growing Up Multiracial In America
- KQED San Francisco Bay Area of California, 6/9/21, Joan Steinau Lester: Loving Day
- Forward, 6/10/21, Red velvet cupcakes for Loving Day
- Star Trek (Official Site), 6/12/21, The Persistent Power of Loving Day
- The Source, 6/12/21, Happy Loving Day Interracial Marriage Legalized 54 Years Ago
- Brides, 6/12/21, Loving Day: This Is the Couple Whose Love Story Changed History
- The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa, 6/12/21, Remembering Loving Day: The many ways we build our families
International Press
- BBC, BBC Radio 5 Live Colin Murray Show, 6/10/21, 6/10/21 Happy Hour
- International Business Times (IBTimes), 6/12/21, National Loving Day 2021: 10 Quotes To Share With Friends And Family
- Diario AS, 6/12/21, ¿Qué es el Loving Day, por qué se celebra y quiénes lo inspiraron?
2021 Select Press Mentions
U.S. Press Mentions
- The Tribune-Democrat Johnstown Magazine Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 6/15/21, Overcoming Obstacles
- Tulsa People Tulsa Oklahoma, 1/29/21, Love stories
- The Portsmouth Herald Portsmouth New Hampshire, 6/18/21, Paradis: Queer liberation and Black liberation are inseparable
- Brides, 2/22/21, 14 Couples Holidays to Celebrate in 2021
- Politico, 6/12/21, POLITICO Playbook: What to watch for at the G-7
- Crosscut Seattle Washington, 6/11/21, In WA’s history of interracial marriage, pride and prejudice
- News-Press NOW St. Joseph Missouri, 6/16/21, Interracial marriage not rare, but racism still exists
- Standard-Examiner Ogden Utah, 7/7/21, Andrews: Underground Railroad ride, modern history lesson
- Toledo Blade, 6/7/21, Outdoors: Plenty of Reasons to Get Outdoors
- San Francisco Bay Times, 5/20/21, Loving and Loving
- Well+Good, 6/11/21, As We Become More Equipped To Discuss Race, Interracial Relationships Are Getting Seen With the Nuance They Deserve
2020 Select Press
U.S. Press
- USA Today, 6/10/20, What is Loving Day? June 12 marks landmark Supreme Court decision for interracial marriage
- Newsweek, 6/12/20, Remembering Loving v. Virginia and The Couple Who Bravely Helped End The Ban on Interracial Marriage
- ABC KSAT TV San Antonio Texas, 6/12/20, National Loving Day isn’t just a random sweet holiday. Here’s the deeper story, and why you’ll want to celebrate, Note: this piece was also on NBC WDIV-TV Detroit Michigan 6/12/20 via Graham Media Group
- NBC 12 WWBT-TV Central Virginia, 6/12/20, On this day: Bans on interracial marriage ruled unconstitutional thanks to a Virginia couple
- CBS WUSA 9 Washington DC 061220, 6/12/20, Loving Day: 53 years after the Supreme Court overturned laws banning interracial marriage, Note: this piece was also on Fox WTIC-TV 31 Hartford Connecticut 6/12/20 via the Associated Press (AP)
- CBS WTVR-TV Richmond Virginia, 6/12/20, Loving Day honors the Virginia couple who made interracial marriage legal
- CBS WTKR-TV Norfolk Virginia 061220, 6/12/20, ‘Loving Day’ celebrates Supreme Court case striking down state laws banning interracial marriage
- CBS WKMG-TV Orlando Florida, 6/12/20, June 12 is Loving Day and its message is as important as ever — here’s why
- CBS WKBT-DT La Crosse Wisconsin, 6/12/20, June 12 Loving Day: How a Supreme Court decision paved way for interracial couples
- CBS WKBT-DT La Crosse Wisconsin, 6/12/20, Daily Holiday – National Loving Day
- CBS WIFR-LD Rockford Illinois, 6/12/20, A Rockford interracial couple shares their experience in honor of Loving Day.
- CBS WCAV 19 Charlottesville Virginia, 6/13/20, Reflecting on 53 years since the Loving vs. Virginia Supreme Court case
- ABC WCJB-TV Gainesville Florida, 6/12/20, June 12- National Loving Day
- ABC WCIV 4 Charleston South Carolina, 6/12/20, Interracial Charleston couple celebrates historic ruling that made their marriage possible
- ABC WFAA 8 Dallas Texas, 6/12/20, For Richardson couple, Loving Day means living up to a legacy
- ABC WISN-TV 12 Milwaukee Wisconsin, 6/12/20, On ‘Loving Day’ experts point out many things have not changed since Civil Rights movement
- ABC WRIC-TV 8 Richmond Virginia, 6/12/20, June 12 is Loving Day. Here’s what the Supreme Court ruling meant to marriage equality
- Yahoo Entertainment, 6/12/20, National Loving Day: The ‘Loving’ cast on the film couple’s perfect and fateful last name
- Entertainment Tonight ET, 6/14/20, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss and Allison Holker Celebrate Loving Day With Wedding Photo
- People, 6/13/20, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Celebrates Loving Day Anniversary
- Today, 6/13/20, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Allison Holker celebrate Loving Day
- Mic, 6/12/20, Loving a Black person isn’t the same as fighting for Black lives
- Noticias Ya, 6/12/20, La pareja que hizo posible el matrimonio interracial y creó Loving Day
- Psychology Today, 6/12/20, Loving Day
- Tulsa World, 6/12/20, Joe Dorman: Happy Loving Day! Love doesn’t know racial boundaries
- The Hill, 6/12/20, The origins of Loving Day explained
- NY Post, 6/12/20, How did Loving Day become a symbol for interracial couples?
International Press
- Winnipeg Free Press, 6/12/20, What the world needs now: Loving Day
- La Croix, 6/12/20, Le Loving Day, hommage à l’Amérique de la diversité
- Nepali Times, 6/12/20, Love’s victory over racial hatred
- Fidelity House, 6/12/21, Loving Day – l’amore di Richard e Mildred, che costrinse a cancellare il divieto di matrimoni misti
2020 Select Press Mentions
U.S. Press Mentions
- USA Today, 6/12/20, George Floyd, coronavirus, Loving Day: 5 things to know Friday
- NPR, 10/17/20, Bernard Cohen, Lawyer Who Argued Loving v. Virginia Case, Dies At 86
- NBC 12 WWBT-TV Central Virginia, 6/12/20, News to Know for June 12
- Loudon Now, 6/11/20, Putting the ‘Love’ in Lovettsville
- Nichi Bei Weekly, 9/24/20, Story telling through the multiracial experience (print version only)
- South Coast Today, 6/12/20, What is Loving Day? June 12 marks landmark Supreme Court decision for interracial marriage, Note: this is reprint of the USA Today piece
- Sun Journal New Bern North Carolina, 6/12/20, George Floyd live updates: Seattle’s ‘CHAZ’ still stands; Breonna’s Law blocks no-knock warrants; Confederate symbolism under fire, Note: sub headline was “Friday is Loving Day. Here’s what that means.”
- Orange Coast Magazine Orange County California, 12/11/20, A Mixed-Race Family Establishes New Traditions and Comforts
International Press Mentions
- Marie Claire Italia, 6/16/20, La storia di Mildred e Richard Loving, i primi Romeo e Giulietta interrazziali
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This page is under construction. We plan to update it with press from additional years (we have been getting press since 2005).
