At one time it was illegal for African Americans to marry in the U.S.because they were regarded as property.

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This is true. Prior to the abolition of slavery in the United States, African Americans were considered property and therefore could not legally marry. Even after slavery was abolished, many states implemented laws that prohibited interracial marriage, which further hindered the ability of African Americans to legally wed. These laws were not fully eradicated until the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia in 1967.

At One Time It Was Illegal for African Americans to Marry