70 years ago, Jake and Mary Jacobs marked seven decades of wedded bliss, a remarkable journey that was strewn with hurdles they courageously overcame.
In the backdrop of 1940s Britain, Jake, a Black man, and Mary, a White woman, faced the complexities of an interracial relationship, a rarity in their city. Their story could have been uncomplicated, yet Mary’s unwavering love for Jake defied all odds. She remained resolute in her determination to be with her beloved, even in …