In 20011 a church in Pike County Kentucky voted and made their opinion clear. They do not want interracial married couples as members of their church. They commented that they are trying to promote more unity in the community and the church.

Stella Harville, pictured above, is in a relationship with Ticha Chikuni, also above. She was baptized in the church and attended many services as she grew up there. Ticha works for Georgetown College and is a native of Zimbabwe. They were able to perform and sing once in a church service. After that church service the pastor told Stella’s father that they could not sing at the church anymore. The pastor left due to health issues. The new pastor said they could sing at the church again. Then later the church voted and took a stance on the issue. They said that they do not condone interracial marriages. Interracial married people could not become members in the church and would not be used for worship services or any other church functions.

                This is just one example of the unjust discrimination happening here in the United States. Stella is pursuing her master’s degree in optical engineering and I hope Stella and Ticha have success and are not jaded by the discrimination taking place in Kentucky today.

(2011). Pike church takes stand against interracial marriage. Retrieved March 23, 2013, from http//:kentucky.com