Local Coming Out Day Events!
October 9, 2009
October 11 Marks a Global Opportunity to Come Out and Be Heard
Some individuals use this day as an opportunity to speak to family and friends for the first time. Others, who have already “come out” to their families and communities, use this as a time to speak about their experiences and empower others to do the same. The event is celebrated on October 11 in all fifty US states as well as in several other countries, and is recognized on the following day, October 12, in the United Kingdom. Read more
National Coming Out Day 2009
October 3, 2009
Every October 11, thousands of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) people and allies celebrate Coming Out Day. They hold workshops, speak-outs, rallies and other kinds of events to support GLBT people who are coming out for the first time and to show the public that GLBT people are everywhere. Read more
GLBT History Month
October 1, 2009
In the 1990’s, teachers and community organizations determined that a month should be designated for GLBT history. They chose October because public schools are in session and traditions, such as National Coming Out Day, occur then. Read more
