Every year on
National Coming Out Day, we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as an ally. On Oct. 11, 2016, we
will mark the 28th anniversary of National Coming Out Day.
28 years ago,
on the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay
Rights, we first observed National Coming Out Day as a reminder that one of our
most basic tools is the power of coming out. One out of every two Americans has
someone close to them who is gay or lesbian. For transgender people, that
number is only one in 10.
Coming out - whether it is as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or allied - STILL MATTERS. When people know someone who is LGBTQ, they are far more likely to support equality under the law. Beyond that, our stories can be powerful to each other.
Coming out - whether it is as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or allied - STILL MATTERS. When people know someone who is LGBTQ, they are far more likely to support equality under the law. Beyond that, our stories can be powerful to each other.
In honor of
National Coming Out Day, HRC honors all who have come out as LGBTQ or as a
straight ally for equality – that takes bravery, and we commend you.
Every person
who speaks up changes more hearts and minds, and creates new advocates for
equality.
Watch HRC's
National Coming Out Day 2016 video:
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