People are using the #PoCInLove Twitter hashtag to celebrate their diverse relationships, so grab a tissue
Relationships take work, but genuinely connecting with and loving another human being beyond race, color, gender, or religion should be celebrated — because it really does make life a little sweeter. And it seems the internet agrees, since we’ve recently noticed people using the Twitter hashtag #PoCInLove to celebrate their diverse relationships in all their glory.
The #PoCInLove hashtag has been around for a while now, but it’s still going strong.
It was created by Twitter user @PoCBeauty to bring visibility to relationships between people of color. The wonderful user behind the account encouraged others to, “Post a picture of you with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, etc. using the hashtag #PoCInLove. All couples of color are welcome (poly, LGBTQ+).” Perfect for Pride Month! false
And since then, countless tweeters have shared adorable photos of themselves with their partners. false
While speaking with BuzzFeed, the owner of the Twitter account said she created the hashtag because of the lack of couples of color and LGBT couples portrayed in media.
"There’s not many stories out there about couples who are Arab and black or Filipino and Mexican or just black and black or Asian couples," she said. "There’s really nothing about poly and LGBTQ+ couples that are people of color either."
“People don’t realize when you’re not included in mainstream representation, you create your own representation,” she continued. “Hence how I started my page.”
Now, grab your box of tissues and scroll through these seriously cute snaps of people of color in love! #PoCInLove
Sri Lankan and African American💖 He really is the sweetest thing in my life. 7 years and counting🔐 #POCinlove pic.twitter.com/npkvGiZ8nL
— babygirl (@KiwiTheElefant) February 20, 2017
Some got a little poetic with it…
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This lovely couple showed off their love and their accomplishments.
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Seriously, could these two be any cuter?
ghanaian & cambodian. almost 2 years strong and happy💘💑 #POCinLove pic.twitter.com/R0KU3XgrcC
— kali (@babygirlkali) February 20, 2017
“Cause the spaces between my fingers are right where yours fit perfectly…”
~Ethiopian and Palestinian~I saw this and had to show yalls how happy my man makes me, my other half 💖#PocInLove pic.twitter.com/kdkBQsauSQ
— Habashawdy (@newindigo8) February 19, 2017
Love is…
Black men loving other Black men is still a revolutionary act 🤵🏿🌈🤵🏿 #POCInLove #DomAndNick pic.twitter.com/IV2i4kBLu8
— Nick (@MrGilyard) February 21, 2017
“It’s important all types of love are celebrated,” @PoCBeauty said. “Relationships are hard as it is but it’s even harder when you’re dealing with racism, homophobia, or your families not accepting your partner.”
At the end of the day, representation is key! It makes our hearts so happy to see people taking the initiative to share their love with the world.
