Monday, Oct. 11, marks the 33rd anniversary of National Coming Out Day, and the Human Rights Campaign wants to remind everyone what it’s all about and share some ways to celebrate it:
Thirty-three 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.
Coming out as LGBTQ+ 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 celebrates all who have come out as LGBTQ+ – that takes bravery, and we commend you. Every person who speaks up changes more hearts and minds, and creates new advocates for equality.
For more on coming out, visit HRC’s Coming Out Center or check out the resources below.
Celebrities Come Out for Equality
Whether it’s coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, countless actors, athletes, musicians and YouTube sensations have helped advance the movement for equality. In honor of National Coming Out Day, here are a few standout coming out moments in pop culture from the last year.
Living Openly
However you identify, HRC hopes these guides and resources help you meet the challenges and opportunities that living openly offers to each of us.
Read More
Check out HRC’s blog to read brave and inspiring coming out stories.
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