In this day and age, we sometimes take for granted the very rights that our predecessors have fought for, rights that allow us to live our lives as we do now. It has been a little more than 40 years since the United States Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage in the Loving vs. Virginia case in 1967. Until then, in some states, marriage (or sex) between any white and non-white person was considered a crime.
Can you imagine, marriage or sex as a crime?
So what does love mean to you? ken + dana design, featuring the jewelry design work of Ken Leung, Dana Chin and Radika Chin, want to know.
To celebrate the Loving decision, June 12th is officially Loving Day and in honor thereof, ken + dana design will be giving away a pair of Loving Day Bands, valued at $650. (They’re also celebrating the launch of ken + dana’s new bridal collection. Check it out here.)
To enter:
1. Go their Facebook page and Like ken + dana design.
2. Click on this link and leave a comment, telling them what Loving Day means to you.
All entries must be completed by June 10, 11 pm EST. Loving Day founder Ken Tanabe will be announcing the winner on June 12 on their blog.
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