National Coming Out Day (NCOD)

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National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11 by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities and their allies to commemorate the importance
of this single act of bravery and courage.

National Coming Out Day events are aimed at raising awareness of the LGBT community among the general populace in an effort to educate and encourage new allies and LGBT persons to take their next steps in living openly.

The Human Rights Campaign Coming Out Project helps supply National Coming Out Day events across the country with resources to educate LGBT persons, parents and their children as well as straight friends and relatives.

National Coming Out Day was founded by Robert Eichberg and Jean O'Leary to celebrate the first anniversary of the 1987 march of 500,000 people on Washington, DC.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Coming_Out_Day

Straight Guide

HRC, in partnership with PFLAG, is proud to launch our first ever resource specifically for friends and family – A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans. The guide is a resource that helps map some of the emotions straight people feel when someone first comes out to them, walks people through myths and facts about GLBT Americans, and outlines ways straight people can demonstrate their support. Download your copy today to share with your friends and family.

HRC Snapshot

For many people, starting the conversation about life as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person - or even as a straight ally - can be challenging. What do you say? How do you bring it up? How will they react -- will it get wierd?

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and HRC's Snapshot Project is an easy and fun way to start those conversations. It's easy. Learn how at HRC Snapshot.

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