Scattered Thoughts, Random Musings

We've all heard the story of Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving, the interracial couple living in the 50's that shook the Supreme Court and changed history. In 1959, Mildred and Richard were sentenced to one year in prison for violating Virginia's anti-miscegenation law for marrying each other. Loving vs. Virginia was a landmark civil rights case that ultimately ended unlawful restrictions on interracial marriages in the US. The Lovings fought the law and won. But we mustn't forget that at the end of it all, their story is a love story--about a couple who simply fell in love. Though their road to happily ever after did not come without bumps and roadblocks, they managed to get through it and went on to love each other and raise a family. Today, I want to celebrate them and dedicate this post to their lovely story. But a celebration is not complete without prizes! In honor of Loving Day, I will be  giving away a DVD copy of The Loving...