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Interracial Relationships

Interracial marriages used to be illegal in the U.S. Now, interracial relationships are no longer taboo in most circles but still face problems. Learn the history of interracial relationships and how society views them today.
Interracial Relationships: A Rundown of Issues
Fraught with potential tensions, the history of interracial relationship issues in the U.S. is long. Learn how to confront the problems that arise from loving across color lines.
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Loving v. Virginia: Race, Marriage and Privacy
Those involved in interracial relationships today can thank the Supreme Court’s decision in Loving v. Virginia which legalized interracial marriage. As gays fight for marriage rights, there has been renewed interest in the case.
Sally Hemings: Mistress of Thomas Jefferson?
Sally Hemings’ relationship with Thomas Jefferson stands out as one of the most controversial interracial relationships in American history. That’s because Hemings was a slave. The coupling of the two is a reminder that some of the earliest interracial relationships in the country didn’t involve partners who were on equal footing. Instead, such relationships could be downright exploitative.
Is Interracial Dating Biblical?
Opponents of interracial relationships often cite the Bible for their rationale. Just what does the Bible say about interracial romance? You might be surprised. Explore the scriptural take on this subject.
Interracial Marriage Coping Strategies
The U.S. may have elected a biracial president, but interracial couples in the country still face unique challenges. Learn the do’s and don’ts for coping with the problems those in interracial unions face.
McLaughlin v. Florida: Can States Ban Interracial Relationships?
Shortly before Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage, Supreme Court case McLaughlin v. State of Florida lifted the ban on interracial relationships.

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