Marriage Equality 101
Marriage Equality means nothing more or less than full and equal access to civil marriage rights for same-sex couples. We believe this access is a matter of faith; affirming the inherent worth and dignity of every person leads us to advocate equality for all people, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, couples, and families. See below for more from leading Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender (BGLT) organizations.- National Black Justice
Coalition (NBJC)
Check out the NBJC's answers to Frequently Asked Questions about marriage equality, as well as their resource Jumping the Broom: a Black Perspective on Same-Sex Marriage. NBJC is is a civil rights organization of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and allies dedicated to fostering equality by fighting racism and homophobia.
- Human Rights Campaign
Looking for good, in-depth information on marriage equality? Check out the Human Rights Campaign, the largest BGLT rights organization in the country. Their Marriage Center offers resources addressing many facets of the fight for marriage equality, including, the difference between marriage and civil unions, a list of the rights currently denied to same-sex couples, and testimonials from family and friends of BGLT people.
- Lambda Legal
Lambda Legal is a great source of background information on BGLT issues in general, and marriage equality in particular.
Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.
