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.
What Does it Mean to “Come Out”?
A pretty popular and well-understood phrase in the United States, “coming out,” is the act of revealing one’s sexual identity or orientation to others. But, the act of “coming out” is different for everyone. Some individuals find it to be a lengthy and traumatic process while others do not. National Coming Out Day was founded as a way to celebrate each of these stories and to celebrate the individuals who tell them.
Join us for local Fargo – Moorhead National Coming Out Day Events planned for October 11th – 12th, 2009.
- October 11 – NDSU National Coming Out Day Cook-Out, 4 -6 pm, NDSU Equity & Diversity Center. Sponsored by Equity and Diversity Center/Safe Zone and Pride Network.
- October 11 – National Coming Out Day Vigil, 6:30 pm, Fargo Dome East Parking lot. (Walk along University to NDSU Memorial Union East Patio)
- October 11 – United Spirits / Interfaith Service, 8:00 pm, Century Theatre, NDSU Memorial Union
- October 12 – Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, Fargo Theatre, 7:00 pm.
