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We Self-United Our Marriage and Broke With Tradition—Except Where It Mattered

We self-united in Washington, D.C., skipped nearly every wedding tradition that did not belong to us and held tightly to the ones that did.

Thiy Parks

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Founded by Black media writer and editor Thiy Parks, I Love Us is a personal publication and cultural journal exploring the music, art, and transitions that shape Black lives. Through essays and feature conversations, I am documenting our culture with the depth it deserves and the intimacy of a late-night talk among friends.

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