Interracial marriage has been a significant and complex issue in Black history, often reflecting the larger social dynamics of race and power in society.

During slavery in the United States, interracial relationships and marriages were often forbidden due to laws and social norms that upheld white supremacy and sought to maintain racial hierarchies. However, despite these restrictions, there were instances of interracial relationships, often involving enslaved Black individuals and white slave owners.

After the abolition of slavery, anti-miscegenation laws were enacted in many states, which prohibited interracial marriage. These laws were eventually challenged and deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the landmark case Loving v. Virginia in 1967. The case involved Mildred and Richard Loving, an interracial couple who were arrested and convicted for violating Virginia's anti-miscegenation laws. The Court's ruling struck down laws banning interracial marriage as a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.

Interracial marriage has continued to be a source of controversy and discrimination, with challenges and stigmas persisting in various forms. However, interracial marriage has also been a source of progress and social change, challenging notions of racial purity and promoting diversity and understanding across racial lines. Today, interracial marriages are increasingly common and accepted, reflecting changing attitudes towards race and relationships in society.