National Coming Out Day

2024 - 10 - 11

Come Out and Celebrate: How Stars and Cities are Shining a Light on LGBTQ+ Resilience!

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From celebrity declarations to city recognitions, National Coming Out Day is a powerful reminder of the strength within the LGBTQ+ community! 🌈💖

National Coming Out Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a beacon of hope and acceptance for millions of individuals who navigate the often challenging waters of self-disclosure. On October 11th, the LGBTQIA+ community comes together to acknowledge not only the act of coming out but also the journey that comes along with it. Celebrities like Sophia Bush, Trey Cunningham, and Amber Ruffin made headlines this year, using their platforms to share their authentic selves with the world, encouraging others to do the same. Their visibility is a vital part of creating a culture of acceptance and support for individuals who may fear the repercussions of coming out to their family and friends.

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National Coming Out Day: 10 LGBTQ celebrities who have come out ... (NBC News)

Sophia Bush, Trey Cunningham and Amber Ruffin are among the stars who made headlines this year for coming out publicly to their millions of fans.

MSU Recognizes National Coming Out Day (MSUToday)

This day acknowledges members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have experienced coming out—a process that can be difficult for many.

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Los Angeles among 1st major cities to recognize National Coming ... (ABC7 Los Angeles)

Los Angeles is one of the first major cities to recognize Oct. 11 as National Coming Out Day.

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Spartans share their stories on National Coming Out Day (The Daily | Case Western Reserve University)

To mark the occasion, The Daily spoke with four openly queer members of the Case Western Reserve community who reflected on their coming out experiences, and ...

National Coming Out Day (Association of Flight Attendants-CWA)

October 11, 2024 — To all the versions of ourselves that we have loved, hated, scared to be, or ashamed to be. To all of the “outs” – that have ripped us ...

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Seahawks Shine Light On National Coming Out Day (Seahawks.com)

For National Coming Out Day, Seahawks spoke with Laura Clise, a Seattle native and founder and CEO of the Intentionalist Marketplace.

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Honoring National Coming Out Day: A reflection for Veterans and ... (VAntage Point Blog)

When I first joined VA as a staff psychologist, I met a mentor who would come to shape my understanding of LGBTQ+ military service. Debby, a Navy Veteran ...

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National Coming Out Day: What it means to Portland's queer ... (KOIN.com)

Portland's queer and allied community is always a welcoming space. The yearly Pride festivities celebrated and sponsored by KOIN 6 News every July is the face ...

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Heber LGBTQ+ support organization celebrates National Coming ... (KPCW)

It's National Coming Out Day and Encircle Heber is celebrating with Halloween spirit. Here's more on how Encircle supports LGBTQ+ people.

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Ever wish there was a CliffsNotes guide for coming out as trans ... (USA TODAY)

"Hey! I'm Trans," launched as part of nonprofit Trans Lifeline, is a new platform that offers a "CliffsNotes" for coming out as transgender.

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LA becomes one of first major cities to officially recognize "National ... (CBS Los Angeles)

Councilwoman Nithya Raman led a presentation to highlight the day, which was first celebrated on Oct. 11, 1988 by LGBTQ+ activists Jean O'Leary and Robert ...

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All Saints Church to Celebrate National Coming Out Day on Sunday ... (Pasadena Now)

The Reverend Canon Susan Russell, chair of the Episcopal Church's Task Force on LGBTQ Inclusion, will preach at both the 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. services.

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Montanans celebrate National Coming Out Day (KTVH)

Friday marks an important day for members of the LGBTQ+ community, as October 11th is National Coming Out Day.

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