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Celebrating 15 years of honoring the rich contributions of African Americans in Maryland and beyond through exhibitions, programs and events. #BlackLivesMatter
Jun 12, 2020 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
#OTD in 1967 the Supreme Court stuck down laws banning interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia.

In September 1954, John Billy & his group, "The Honey Boys," were performing at an all-white club in Baltimore when he spotted Shirley Howard, a white woman, and asked for a dance. Their connection was immediate. Shirley's mother insisted she stay away from John, but there was no stopping their love. When Shirley gave birth to their first child two years later, their son was taken to an orphanage & Shirley was arrested.