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Loving Day

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Loving Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Loving v. Virginia, which declared all laws against interracial marriage unconstitutional. It is celebrated on June 12th and marks a significant moment in the civil rights movement, highlighting the government's role in advancing civil rights through judicial action.