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The recent opening of a magic school, called BJ's Academy of Magic, has caused quite a stir in the community. As soon as news spread about the school, it quickly became the talk of the town. With its unique curriculum and promises of teaching real magic, BJ's Academy has attracted the attention of both aspiring magicians and skeptics. One of the main reasons this magic school has caught people's interest is its claim to offer courses in various magical disciplines. From spellcasting and potion brewing to wand handling and magical creature care, BJ's Academy seems determined to cover all aspects of magic. This comprehensive approach has piqued curiosity among magical enthusiasts and even individuals who were never interested in the occult before.

Outing: Exposing someone’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or gender non-binary identity to others without their permission. Outing someone can have serious repercussions on employment, economic stability, personal safety or religious or family situations.

As an umbrella term it may encompass same-sex attraction and a wide variety of gender diversity including people who might be described in Western culture as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, or gender fluid. This is explained in the activity s instructions, but historical terminology and changes in language over time may be something you want to discuss with students either before or after the activity.

This comprehensive approach has piqued curiosity among magical enthusiasts and even individuals who were never interested in the occult before. Furthermore, BJ's Academy also boasts a highly qualified faculty, composed of experienced wizards and witches. Many of these instructors are renowned experts in their respective fields and have a rich background in magic.

The Long Struggle for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights

In this activity, students will read and analyze 10 primary sources related to LGBTQ+ civil rights, then place them in chronological order. The activity will introduce students to a wide range of sources from LGBTQ+ civil rights history and help them understand the issues at different points in time, as well as when, how, and why changes occurred.

The sources range from the 1950 Hoey Committee opening statement during the Lavender Scare – a time when thousands of gay employees were fired or forced to resign from the Federal workforce because of their sexuality – to a 2015 phone call from President Barack Obama congratulating Jim Obergefell on his victory in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, that legalized same-sex marriage in the United States.

Suggested Teaching Instructions

This activity would work well for units that include the civil rights movements of the 1960s, or for specific units on LGBTQ+ (LGBT, LGBTQIA) history. For grades 8-12. Approximate time needed is 40 minutes.

Note: Students will see commonly used words from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s in these primary sources: "homosexual" and "Negro" – rather than today's more acceptable terms "gay" and "Black." This is explained in the activity's instructions, but historical terminology and changes in language over time may be something you want to discuss with students either before or after the activity.

To begin, display the activity for students and select one primary source with which to model document analysis. Then ask students to begin the activity working individually or in pairs. They should read through each source, then place them all in chronological order. Remind students to carefully examine each primary source by clicking on the orange "open in new window" icon to see it more closely (this is also necessary to watch the video) and to read the historical context provided for each one.

Instruct students to analyze each historical source in full (and not just look for the date) because they should be thinking about (or writing down) the issues presented, how people tried to change things, and the successes of the movement in preparation for the follow-up questions.

The correct order for the sources is:

1) Opening statement from the Hoey Committee hearings, which investigated the employment of gay people in the Federal workforce during the Lavender Scare – July 1950
2) Harvey Milk's application for the commissioned rank of ensign – November 1951
3) Harvey Milk's letter of resignation from the Navy after an investigation into "suspected homosexual conduct" – January 1955
4) Kameny v. Brucker, the court case in which Frank Kameny tried to overturn his firing from the Army Map Service because of his sexual orientation – 1960
5) Letter from Frank Kameny to President John Kennedy – May 1961
6) Documents from Baker v. Nelson, the earliest same-sex marriage case reviewed by the Supreme Court – January 1971
7) Harvey Milk's speech at San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Celebration – June 1978
8) Photograph of Frank Kameny with President Barack Obama at the White House – June 2009
9) Opinion of the Supreme Court in U.S. v. Edith Windsor, which declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional – June 2013
10) Jim Obergefell's phone call from President Barack Obama congratulating him on his success in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage in the United States – June 2015

After the students complete the sequencing of the sources, they should click on "When You're Done" and answer the questions provided. Conduct a full-class discussion based on these questions:

1. Which specific aspects of civil rights do the sources cover?
2. What methods did people use to work for change? What arguments did they make to support their point of view?
3. What do you think are some of the most important successes of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement? Why do you think so?
4. How do the issues in the historical records connect to civil rights issues today?

Documents in this activity

• President Obama's Phone Call to Jim Obergefell
• Marriage License Application and Affidavit in Baker v. Nelson
• Opening Statement of the Hoey Committee Hearings
• Franklin Edward Kameny v. Honorable Wilber M. Brucker, Secretary of the Army, et al.
• Harvey Milk's Application for Appointment to Commissioned Rank of Ensign
• Harvey Milk's Speech at San Francisco's Gay Freedom Day Celebration
• Letter from Franklin E. Kameny to President John F. Kennedy
• Opinion of the Supreme Court in U.S. v. Edith Windsor
• President Barack Obama Greets Frank Kameny in the Oval Office
• Tender of Resignation by Harvey B. Milk

To the extent possible under law, National Archives Education Team has waived all copyright and related or neighboring rights to " The Long Struggle for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights ".

At 7:45 on a Thursday night, I light a candle and settle in for my Zoom meeting with Krysta Venora, aka “Pink Opal Magic” (who uses they/them pronouns). Earlier in the week, I’d signed up for one of Krysta’s spiritual readings. When I log into our video call for the reading, their room is dark green, and a menagerie of candles flickers in the background. The ambience is simultaneously comforting and delightfully spooky. Krysta, a beacon of positive energy despite the screen between us, radiates.

This has created a sense of credibility and trust among potential students, who view BJ's Academy as a reliable place to learn authentic magical practices. However, not everyone is convinced by the claims of BJ's Academy. Skeptics argue that real magic does not exist and that any attempt to teach it is nothing more than illusion and trickery. They question the legitimacy of BJ's Academy, suggesting that it may be a mere money-making scheme or an elaborate marketing ploy. Some even express concerns about the potential dangers of teaching magic to inexperienced individuals. Despite these doubts and criticisms, BJ's Academy has managed to maintain a strong following. Its open house events and introductory magic workshops have attracted large crowds, indicating a genuine interest in learning magic among the community. Additionally, testimonials from former students praising the school's teaching methods and their personal growth as magicians have also contributed to BJ's Academy's popularity. In conclusion, the opening of BJ's Academy of Magic has caused quite a stir in the community. While some people remain skeptical about the existence of real magic and the legitimacy of the school, others are genuinely interested in learning and practicing magic. Only time will tell if BJ's Academy lives up to its promises and becomes a reputable institution for magical education..

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