5 About “We Have the Right to Sit Here!” Introduction This “We Have the Right to Sit Here!” CIVIC (Connecting Individual Voices to Intersecting Concepts) Inquiry Kit explores the use and effectiveness of nonvio- lent and nonverbal protest through analysis of a 1983 LGBT rights incident and subsequent court case. You will hear the story of Zandra Rolón and Deborah Johnson who, because of a discriminatory practice, became justice warriors and changed history. Note: The language introduced in this CIVIC Inquiry Kit mirrors language in the primary and secondary source materials. Using historically accurate language is necessary to understand the social, political, and cultural perceptions of those we label and understand today as LGBTQ+ (including, but not limited to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer). Learning Outcomes By using this CIVIC Inquiry Kit, you will be able to ● explore times, places, and ways in which different groups have struggled for equality; ● analyze nonverbal protests during struggles for equality and evaluate their effectiveness; ● examine laws and practices related to sexual orientation and gender; ● identify the progression of the court case Rolón v. Kulwitzky. Essential Question Has the United States of America lived up to the promise and potential of its history and status?