On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States of America ruled that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage. This historic decision represents a long sought victory for the LGBT rights movement and for a myriad of civil rights organizations including the Anti-Defamation League. ADL’s amicus (friend of the court) brief in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case, filed on behalf of a broad, diverse group of religiously affiliated organizations, was prepared by Greenberg Traurig LLP.
This historic moment provides an excellent opportunity to talk with others, including young people, about marriage equality, LGBT people in history and literature, homophobia/heterosexism and the struggle for equal rights.
Below are educational and civil rights resources to help educators, parents and family members discuss the topic with young people.
Educational Resources
Curriculum
- What Is Marriage Equality? (Grades 4-8)
- Unheard Voices: Stories of LGBT History (Grades 9-12)
- Understanding Homophobia/Heterosexism and How to Be An Ally (Grades 7-12)
Children’s Books
- Books About Kinds of Families
- Books about LGBTQ People and Homophobia/Heterosexism
- Books About Marriage Equality
Other Education Resources
- Terminology Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- That’s So Gay: Language That Hurts and How to Stop It (blog)
- We Are Family: Making Classrooms Inclusive for All Families (blog)
- LGBT Pride Month Education Resources (webpage with links)
Civil Rights Resources