This week marks the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which federally recognized marriage equality. In celebration, photographer Frankie Frankeny and The Advocate's John Casey released the book LOVE, featuring over 100 personal stories from the marriage equality movement. The book traces the journey from the near invisibility of gay couples to the activism of preceding decades and culminates in the landmark ruling. Frankeny shares insights on the motivations for this project, emphasizing the importance of showcasing the heroic efforts of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history.
Growing up, gay people didn't have heroic role models. That's why it was crucial for me to highlight the amazing stories of those who fought for marriage equality.
I refused to believe the messaging that told us those feelings were wrong. It's a terrible thing to feel pure joy and love and be told it's the opposite.
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