Maksim Reviaka and Akeelah Lucius celebrated their marriage on June 22 at Second Presbyterian Church, highlighting their love amid challenging circumstances. Reviaka, a Russian immigrant facing deportation, tied the knot with Lucius, a U.S. citizen, as he prepares for a court hearing on July 1. The couple met in a homeless shelter and have since grown together, stressing the importance of stability and peace, particularly in light of increased deportation efforts under the Trump administration. Their love story is a testament to resilience in a time of uncertainty for immigrants.
"If you're talking about goals, man, all we're trying to find is like stability, and we're trying to find peace, like we're just trying to grow together as a people."
"We were complete strangers, and I was doing my hair, and he sits next to me in the beauty room, and he's like, 'Can you show me how to do that?'"
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