The nation is mourning the passing of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Sep. 18 at age 87. Tributes to one of the most iconic legal figures in modern American history have been pouring in from every part of American society. Members of the public have been paying their respects on steps of the Supreme Court where Ginsburg's body was lying in repose.
As citizens visit the Capitol, many parents brought their kids along for an experience that is history in the making. According to a BuzzFeed News post on Twitter, a variety of photos of kids with their parents painted a heartbreaking, but an inspiring scene of gratitude for a life well-lived. Ginsburg, also affectionately known as RBG, has become somewhat of a hero to children learning about justice, equality, and American history. Some kids are honoring RBG by dressing in outfits that celebrate her and her values.
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Known for her rotating wardrobe of beautiful collars that embellished her stark black justice robes, some children paid tribute to Ginsburg by fashioning their own collars. Other children paid their respects by dressing patriotically. One instantly iconic photo of a little girl wearing a Supergirl costume while saluting and carrying a single white rose has made a big splash on social media.
While RBG has become an inspiration for girls, boys paid equal tribute to the well-loved associate justice who began serving on the Supreme Court in 1993. In one photo, a mother with two young sons all donned black t-shirts with iconic white lace RBG collars.
Movies, children's books, dolls, and other projects and products celebrating her life and contributions have increased in recent years catapulting her pop culture status. Petite in stature and gentle in speech, Ginsburg was a mother, a grandmother, and a justice who was deeply respected by her fellow Supreme Court justices. Though later in life she possessed a grandmotherly demeanor, RBG remained fierce and focused in her pursuit of justice and did not cower in the face of adversity.
Ginsburg was a singular figure throughout her life. She was a pioneering champion of gender equality. She pushed to make it illegal for employers to discriminate against women for becoming pregnant. RBG also led the fight for state-funded schools to admit women to the same programs as men. Very notably, RBG's work was instrumental in the passing of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 which empowered women to apply for their own credit cards and mortgages without male co-signers.
The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg provides an opportunity for kids to understand and participate in American history as its happening. Watching documentaries and the news, and finding lesson plans and books online, can provide a robust backdrop for learning more about RBG and the history of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sources: BuzzFeed News, The Today Show