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Loving V. Virginia 50 Years On — Interracial Couples Weigh In

It’s been nearly 50 years since a US Supreme Court decision put an end to state laws banning interracial marriage.

This hour, we learn about the civil rights case, Loving v. Virginia. Have society’s perceptions really changed from that landmark decision in 1967?

We talk with interracial couples living in Connecticut about their journeys navigating love and race. And we explore the implications of the Loving decision on the struggle for same-sex marriage in the U.S.

Are you in an interracial relationship? Do you feel our communities are more tolerant today?

GUESTS:

  • David Yalof - Political Science Professor and Department Head, University of Connecticut
  • Shannon Yearwood - Cromwell, CT Resident
  • Rahsaan Yearwood - Cromwell, CT Resident
  • Norman Garrick - Storrs, CT Resident
  • James Hanley - Storrs, CT Resident

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Chion Wolf contributed to this show. 

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.

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The independent journalism and non-commercial programming you rely on every day is in danger.

If you’re reading this, you believe in trusted journalism and in learning without paywalls. You value access to educational content kids love and enriching cultural programming.

Now all of that is at risk.

Federal funding for public media is under threat and if it goes, the impact to our communities will be devastating.

Together, we can defend it. It’s time to protect what matters.

Your voice has protected public media before. Now, it’s needed again. Learn how you can protect the news and programming you depend on.