List of Celebrations

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2008 Celebrations: Hosted by Loving Day, AMEA, and allied organizations

New York City
DATE: Sunday, June 8th
TIME: 3:00-7:00pm
LOCATION: Solar 1 (East River Waterfront at East 23rd St, NYC). Rain or shine - we have a big tent!
YOUR HOST: Loving Day and World Up.
RSVP: lovingdayparty@gmail.com
DETAILS: Join us for the largest Loving Day celebration in the nation! We will have free BBQ (all afternoon), free beer (first hour), free ice cream (first hour) from Ben and Jerry's and a big raffle with prizes from Puma and Zipcar! We'll have a special performance by DJ Spooky! Sponsors: Solar One, Ben and Jerry's, Zipcar, DJ Spooky, WorldUp, Swirl NYC, AMEA, and Puma. We have a huge tent covering the entire space, so we will be celebrating, rain or shine! It's the 5th anniversary of the Loving Day project! We had 1000 guests last year - we hope that even more of you will join us this year! More info to come - join our email list to get all of the updates!
MORE INFO: info@lovingday.org

Los Angeles, CA
DATE:Thursday, June 12th - Saturday, June 14th
TIME: schedule varies daily
LOCATION: Japanese American National Museum
YOUR HOST: Mixed Chicks
RSVP: Register here
DETAILS: The Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival will be an annual event celebrating films and literary works exploring racially and culturally Mixed heritages. The Festival is inclusive: anyone who identifies as Mixed, has a trans-racial or trans-cultural adoptive family, or who supports interracial and intercultural relationships is welcome. Acclaimed author Rebecca Walker will present the Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival Opening Address for the kick-off Loving Day party, celebrating the Supreme Court decision which affirmed the right of people of different races to marry, on June 12, 2008, at 7pm. DJ Life and DJ Vika spin decades of dance floor classics. The party is held in conjunction with the Loving Day celebration in New York City hosted by Loving Day and World Up.
MORE INFO: mixedchicks@yahoo.com

Chicago, IL
DATE: Thursday, June 12th
TIME: 6:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: La Pomme Rouge - 108 W. Kinzie Chicago, IL
YOUR HOST: Biracial Family Network ( BFN), Biracial and Friends
RSVP: not required
DETAILS: Who should come: Anyone who wants to Celebrate the June 12, 1967 Supreme Court decision (Loving vs the State of Virginia) to legalize interracial marriage nationwide! And to meet new friends! It's a multiracial type of gathering. Why: Sadly, Mrs. Mildred Jeter Loving passed away recently. Let's honor her memory and show appreciation for her and her husband Richard Loving, whose courageous fight for love influenced our nation.
MORE INFO: robintillmon@hotmail.com or 312-285-7555

Seattle, WA
DATE: Saturday, June 14th
TIME: 2:00-4:30pm
LOCATION: To be determined, possibly Garfield Community Center (2323 East Cherry St., Seattle WA 98122)...
YOUR HOST: MAVIN Foundation
RSVP: none
DETAILS: Join the Mavin Foundation to celebrate Loving Day and to honor the life and legacy of Mildred Loving. This free celebration will include raffles, games and activities for children and families, an interactive demonstration of the Mixed Heritage Center (www.mixedheritagecenter.org), and resources about the mixed heritage movement.
MORE INFO: contact@mavinfoundation.org

Eugene, OR
DATE: Sunday, June 15th
TIME: 2:00-6:00pm
LOCATION: To be determined, possibly Monroe Park...
YOUR HOST: Honey, Inc. (AMEA affiliate)
RSVP: none
DETAILS: Coming soon...
MORE INFO: honey@efn.org

Portland, OR
DATE: Sunday, June 22nd
TIME: 10:00am
LOCATION: Ainsworth United Church of Christ
YOUR HOST: Ainsworth United Church of Christ
RSVP: information@ocma-multiracial.org
DETAILS: The entire church service is dedicated to the Loving Decision.
MORE INFO: information@ocma-multiracial.org

Portland, OR
DATE: Thursday, June 26th
TIME: 6:30pm
LOCATION: OHANA Hawaiian Cafe (NE 63rd and Sandy Boulevard)
YOUR HOST: Portland International District and Oregon Council on Multiracial Affairs
RSVP: information@ocma-multiracial.org
DETAILS: This series of plays, "This Place Called Home," will be dedicated to the Loving decision.
MORE INFO: information@ocma-multiracial.org

Portland, OR
DATE: Saturday, July 12th
TIME: 12:00-4:00pm
LOCATION: The park blocks in the Roseway neighborhood on NE 72nd Avenue and Sandy Blvd
YOUR HOST: The Portland International District and Oregon Council on Multiracial Affairs
RSVP: information@ocma-multiracial.org
DETAILS: The International Day Festival, an annual event of the Portland International District, has dedicated this year's event to Mrs. Mildred Loving. The Oregon Council on Multiracial Affairs is a sponsor of this event.
MORE INFO: www.pdxid.com

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2007 Celebrations: listings from the general community

Memphis, TN
DATE: Saturday, June 14th
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: Marquette Park
YOUR HOST: Marie "Miriam" Fischer
RSVP: Marie "Miriam" Fischer
DETAILS: This event will be picnic at Marquette Park, and possibly more events throughout the weekend. For those who are coming from out of town I have blocked off a limited number of rooms here in Memphis at the Guest Inn. For more info, click here.
MORE INFO: marie@memphislovingday.org or (901) 248-6318

2007 Celebrations: Hosted by Loving Day, AMEA, and allied organizations

New York City
DATE: Sunday, June 10th
TIME: 3:00-7:00pm
LOCATION: Solar 1 (East River Waterfront at East 23rd St, NYC). Rain location: The Delancey (168 Delancey between Clinton and Attorney)
YOUR HOST: Loving Day and World Up.
RSVP: lovingdayparty@gmail.com
DETAILS: Join us for the largest Loving Day celebration ever! We will have free BBQ (all afternoon), free beer (first hour), free ice cream from Ben & Jerry's (first hour), free music by Tyler Askew (Rude/MFT), and a big raffle with prizes from Puma and Vincent Longo! It's the 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, so we're going all out! We had 500 guests last year - we hope that even more of you will join us this year!
MORE INFO: info@lovingday.org

Portland, OR
DATE: Thursday, June 7th
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: Steamers Restaurant: 8303 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97220
YOUR HOST: Oregon Council on Multiracial Affairs (AMEA affiliate)
RSVP: information@ocma-multiracial.org
DETAILS: The OCMA will present a play to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Loving Decision. The play is entitled "Mixed Messages" - directed by Jeannie LaFrance. This event is free.
MORE INFO: 503.256.5211 (restaurant) or information@ocma-multiracial.org

Eugene, OR
DATE: Tuesday, June 12th
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: Papa's Soul Food Kitchen. 400 Blair Blvd. Eugene, OR 97402
YOUR HOST: Honey, Inc. (AMEA affiliate)
RSVP: none
DETAILS: Honey Inc.is presenting a "Performing Arts Extravaganza" a fusion of the talents of many of our members. Papa's Soul Food Kitchen has graciously agreed to host the event at their restaurant. The kitchen will be open for business as usual, donations for event are gladly accepted. All ages until 9 pm.
MORE INFO: honey@efn.org

Southern California
DATE: Saturday, June 30th
TIME: 3:00-8:00pm
LOCATION: Dockweiler Beach. 12000 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA, 90296
YOUR HOST: Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC) (AMEA affiliate)
RSVP: jonathan.brent@mascsite.org
DETAILS: In honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court Decision (the court case that legalized interracial marriage in the United States), we will have a BBQ celebration at Dockweiler beach. Assorted hotdogs and drinks will be provided, but please bring your favorite dish or side to share. We are currently sending out postcards about this event; if you would like to receive one, and you have not done so already, please send us your mailing address. For planning purposes, RSVP's are encouraged.
MORE INFO: jonathan.brent@mascsite.org

Chicago, IL
DATE: Tuesday, June 12th
TIME: 5:30-10:00pm
LOCATION: Red Kiva lounge - 1108 West Randolph, Chicago IL
YOUR HOST: Biracial Family Network (BFN) (AMEA affiliate)
RSVP: not required
DETAILS: Come raise your glass and toast 40 years of legal interracial marriage! This upscale venue is a trendy new lounge in the hip West Loop area. No cover. There are plenty of sofas for lounging and a great martini list. We are expecting over 100 people with possible press coverage. Mark your calendars and tell your friends! 21 and over.
MORE INFO: robintillmon@hotmail.com or 312-285-7555

Arlington, VA (Washington, DC area)
DATE: Tuesday, June 12th
TIME: 7:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: Minh Vietnamese Restaurant - 2500 Wilson Boulevard - Arlington, VA
YOUR HOST: Eric Byler
RSVP: none
DETAILS: In the state of Virginia where the battle began, 40 years to the day the battle was won, come out and celebrate the Supreme Court Decision, Loving V. Virginia that established marriage equality for non-racists! Mixed race film director Eric Byler (Charlotte Sometimes, Americanese) plays host along with his parents Tony and Donna Byler, who married just three months after the landmark decision - in California, without having heard about the decision, but so what? Come out and have a drink with us at Minh Vietnamese Restaurant in Arlington, VA. Civil rights is a reason to celebrate! Parking on street or free in garage at Courthouse Metro (2200 Clarendon Boulevard).
MORE INFO: ericbyler52@gmail.com

Oakland, CA
DATE: Tuesday, June 12th
TIME: 10:30am
LOCATION: County of Alameda - Administration Building - Supervisor's Chamber (Room 512) - 1221 Oak Street, 5th Floor - Oakland, CA 94612
YOUR HOST: Multiethnic Education Program (AMEA affiliate)
RSVP: none
DETAILS: The Multiethnic Education Program, now a project of iPride, will be recognized by the Alameda County of Supervisors when they make an official Loving Day proclamation. Everyone is welcome.
MORE INFO: 510.644.1000 (Tarah)

Hayward, CA (Bay Area)
DATE: Sunday, June 10th
TIME: 2:00pm
LOCATION: Lighthouse Community Center 1217 A Street, Hayward, CA
YOUR HOST: Lighthouse Community Center, iPride (AMEA affiliate), Multiethnic Education Program (AMEA affiliate), Marriage Equality USA, Our Family Coalition, Asian Equality
RSVP: View the Evite
DETAILS: Forty years ago, you couldn't marry someone of a different race, and today you can't marry someone of the same sex. We look forward to the day when all Americans can marry the person they love. We have great hope that soon marriage equality will become a reality for everyone! The day's events will include films highlighting the struggles for marriage equality and mixed heritage families, interactive story telling activities, a panel discussion, and the Marriage Equality Movement Family Story Quilt- a project of photos and stories from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) families and allies. This Celebration is free! Open to the public! And family friendly!
MORE INFO: View the Evite

2007 Special Events

Chicago, IL
EVENT: Loving Decision Conference 2007: The Next 40 Years of Multiracial Communities
DATE: June 21st-24th
LOCATION: Roosevelt University, Chicago Campus
YOUR HOST:Coordinating sponsor: AMEA. Organized with: iPride (CA), Oregon Council of Multiracial Affairs: OCMA (OR), MOXCHA (Canada), Honey, Inc. (OR), Multiracial Americans of Southern California: MASC (CA), Multiethnic Education Program: MEP (CA), Interracial Family Circle: IFC (DC/MD), Biracial Family Network (IL), The Topaz Club, Bridge Communications (IL), Loving Day Project (NY), American Counseling Association.
Register: www.lovingconference.com
DETAILS: The 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia (1967), the US Supreme Court's decision to legalize interracial marriage, will be marked with an international conference. For the first time in U.S. history, this event wishes to bring together not only "interracial" couples, "multiracial/ethnic" individuals, and "transracial" adoptees, it also intends to unite policy makers, educators/students, celebrities, and advocacy organizations representing all communities on critical issues that continue to fragment our nation at the Loving Decision Conference 2007: The Next 40 Years of Multiracial Communities.
MORE INFO: www.lovingconference.com

2007 Celebrations: listings from the general community

Bolingbrook, IL
DATE: June 9, 2007
TIME: 3:00-6:00pm
LOCATION: 249 N. Bolingbrook Dr. , Bolingbrook, IL
YOUR HOST: New Life Lutheran Church
RSVP: Sue Ellwing-Ridley, susan.ellwing@abnamro.com
DETAILS: Adult and family friendly activities, supper, conversation. Persons living in multi-ethnic families through interracial marriage, trans-racial or overseas adoption, or foster care giving are invited to celebrate the gift of human diversity at one of the three Loving Day events in Northern Illinois on June 9, 2007. These Loving Day events celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia which struck down miscegenation laws in the United States. These events are organized by the Anti-racism Team of the Northern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. All are invited and welcome to celebrate with us.
MORE INFO: Sue Ellwing-Ridley, susan.ellwing@abnamro.com

Rock Island, IL
DATE: June 9, 2007
TIME: 4:00-7:00pm
LOCATION: 4501 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL
YOUR HOST: St. John's Lutheran Church
RSVP: Kara Greer, akgreer@sbcglobal.net
DETAILS: Adult and family friendly activities, supper, conversation. Persons living in multi-ethnic families through interracial marriage, trans-racial or overseas adoption, or foster care giving are invited to celebrate the gift of human diversity at one of the three Loving Day events in Northern Illinois on June 9, 2007. These Loving Day events celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia which struck down miscegenation laws in the United States. These events are organized by the Anti-racism Team of the Northern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. All are invited and welcome to celebrate with us.
MORE INFO: Kara Greer, akgreer@sbcglobal.net

2006 Celebrations

New York City
DATE: Sunday, June 11th
TIME: 3:00-7:00pm
LOCATION: The rooftop deck at The Delancey (168 Delancey between Clinton and Attorney)
YOUR HOST: Loving Day and World Up.
RSVP: lovingdayparty@gmail.com
DETAILS: Join us on this beautiful roof deck and garden in New York's Lower East Side. Complimentary beer will be served for the first hour, and free BBQ will be served all afternoon. We had four hundred guests last year - we hope that even more of you will join us this year! Our venue is a bar and lounge, so make sure you bring your ID.
MORE INFO: info@lovingday.org

Berkeley, CA
DATE: Monday, June 12th
TIME: 6:00-10:00pm
LOCATION: 581 LeRoy Avenue (ME Program Conference Room)
YOUR HOST: The Multiethnic Education Program (AMEA affiliate)
RSVP: View the Evite
DETAILS:Friends and family are invited to potluck and enjoy each others company. Please bring food and beverages to share. If you are a DJ, please be in touch.
MORE INFO: 510.644.1000 (Tarah, Kristen, or Asmara)

Los Angeles, CA
DATE: Sunday, June 11th
TIME: 1:00-5:00pm
LOCATION: Verdugo Park
YOUR HOST: AMEA
RSVP: View the Evite
DETAILS: All are welcome to this "Back in the Day" BBQ - you don't have to be "multiracial," nor in an "interracial" couple to come. It will be potluck style, so bring your favorite dish. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. Please RSVP so we can send you the Evite. Hope you can join us!
MORE INFO: AMEAorg@aol.com or jbullock@ameasite.org

Chicago, IL
DATE: Saturday, June 10th
TIME: 7:00pm - ?
LOCATION: Victor Hotel lounge (311 Sangamon near Randolph and Halsted)
YOUR HOST: Michelle M. Hughes (AMEA)
RSVP: mhughes@ameasite.org
DETAILS: This upscale venue is a trendy new lounge in the hip West Loop area. No cover, complimentary hors doevres for the first hour. There are plenty of sofas for lounging and a great martini list. We are expecting over 100 people with possible press coverage. There will soon be an official Evite, so please RSVP to be included. Mark your calendars and tell your friends!
MORE INFO: mhughes@ameasite.org

Seattle, WA
DATE: Monday, June 12th
TIME: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION: Jasmine (1102 4th Ave)
YOUR HOST: MAVIN Foundation
RSVP: View the Evite
DETAILS: Come celebrate Loving Day with MAVIN! On June 12, 1967 the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the interracial Loving family, which made families like ours legal and sparked a multiracial baby boom! Spread the word and invite friends. We hope to see you there.
MORE INFO: (206) 382-2161

Eugene, OR
DATE: Sunday, June 18th
TIME: 3:00 - 7:00pm
LOCATION: Cozmic Pizza (corner of 8th and Charnelton Streets)
YOUR HOST: Honey
RSVP: honey@efn.org
DETAILS:It will be Father's Day also and we are doing a variety of songs, poetry, speaking. A local Reggae band Vibe Nation will be performing, whose leaders are an interracial family.
MORE INFO: honey@efn.org

Portland, OR
DATE: Sunday, June 25th
TIME: 10:00am
LOCATION: Ainsworth United Church of Christ
YOUR HOST: Oregon Council on Multiracial Affairs
RSVP: information@ocma-multiracial.org
DETAILS: The entire church service is dedicated to the Loving Decision.
MORE INFO: information@ocma-multiracial.org

2005 Celebrations

New York City
DATE: Sunday, June 12th
TIME: 5:00-8:00pm
LOCATION: The rooftop deck at The Delancey (168 Delancey between Clinton and Attorney)
YOUR HOST: Loving Day and World Up.
RSVP: lovingdayparty@gmail.com
DETAILS: Join us on this beautiful roof deck and garden in New York's Lower East Side. Complimentary beer will be served for the first hour, and free BBQ will be served all afternoon. Our venue is a bar and lounge, so make sure you bring your ID.
MORE INFO: info@lovingday.org

2004 Celebrations

New York City
DATE: Saturday, June 12th
TIME: 3:00-6:00pm
LOCATION: Remote Lounge
YOUR HOST: Loving Day
RSVP: info@lovingday.org
DETAILS: Join us on this beautiful roof deck and garden in New York's Lower East Side. Complimentary beer will be served for the first hour, and free BBQ will be served all afternoon. Our venue is a bar and lounge, so make sure you bring your ID.
MORE INFO: info@lovingday.org

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