National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11 by members of the
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities and their
allies.
The day commemorates October 11, 1987, when 500,000 people marched
on Washington, USA, for gay and lesbian equality. National Coming
Out Day events are aimed at raising awareness of the LGBT community
among the general populace in an effort to give a familiar face to
the LGBT rights movement.
In the United States, the Human Rights Campaign manages the event
under the National Coming Out Project offering resources to LGBT
couples, parents and their children as well as straight friends and
relatives to promote awareness of LGBT families living honest and
open lives.
Candace Gingrich became the spokesperson for the day in April
1995.
Come
Out!
