This was an interesting read for me. I feel like many people still put interracial relationships on pedestals so it is refreshing to read commentary or meet someone in real life who views them as normal. They are normal!
(courtesy of Roveenaink Blog)
Race and relationships. Two of the most popular topics that seem to never run out of stories.
Everyone knows race and relationships are not always accurately represented on social media.
In fact, I am frustrated with social media’s representation of interracial relationships. I’ve been seeing a lot of black guys paired with white girls (and they are very cute couples).
However, couples like Indian girls with black guys (*ahem*) or Arab guys with Asian guys are rare!
It could be my own algorithm or there aren’t that many, but it’s been annoying to see a lack of representation.
Interracial marriages have risen 14% since the famous Loving v Virginia case about 40 years ago. There has been more acceptance and success in interracial love.
With all things that rise in popularity, there are certain assumptions and myths.
Not everyone thinks like this, but these are common phrases.
“Interracial marriages…
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