September 27, 2016
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28 years ago, on the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, we first observed National Coming Out Day as a reminder that one of our most basic tools is the power of coming out. One out of every two Americans has someone close to them who is gay or lesbian. For transgender people, that number is only one in 10.
Coming out - whether it is as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or allied - STILL MATTERS. When people know someone who is LGBTQ, they are far more likely to support equality under the law. Beyond that, our stories can be powerful to each other.
In honor of National Coming Out Day, HRC honors all who have come out as LGBTQ or as a straight ally for equality – that takes bravery, and we commend you.
Every person who speaks up changes more hearts and minds, and creates new advocates for equality.
Watch HRC's National Coming Out Day 2016 video:
Published on Sep 27, 2016
Whether
it’s coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or as an
ally, countless American actors, athletes, musicians and YouTube
sensations advanced the movement for equality in 2016. In honor of
National Coming Out Day, here are a few of the standout coming out
moments in pop culture in the last year including inspiring words from
Trey Pearson, Alexis G. Zall, Shawn Balentine, Amandla Sternberg, Gus
Kenworthy, Nyle DiMarco, Elena Delle Donne, Rebecca Sugar, Lilly
Wachowski, Michael Angelakos, Holland Taylor, Colton Haynes, Mara
Wilson, Keke Palmer, and Brendan Jordan.
Learn About Coming Out Day
History of National Coming Out Day
Come Out and Vote
So much is at stake for millions of LGBTQ Americans this year. The 2016 election will be critical for protecting the progress we've made on equality and continuing to promote pro-LGBTQ legislative priorities.
- Register to vote
- Take the pledge to support pro-LGBTQ candidates and receive important election updates from HRC
- Learn more about why HRC is proud to endorse Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine, the most pro-equality ticket in history
Living Openly
However you identify, HRC and its Coming Out project hope these guides and resources help you meet the challenges and opportunities that living openly offers to each of us:
- A Resource Guide to Coming Out
- A Resource Guide to Coming Out as Bisexual
- Transgender Visibility Guide: A Guide to Being You
- A Resource Guide to Coming Out for African Americans
- Religion and Coming Out Issues for African Americans
- Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
- Family and Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
- Religion and Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
- Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
- Family and Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
- Language and Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
- Guรญa de Recursos Para Salir Del Clรณset
- Religion and Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
- Coming Out to Your Doctor
- Coming Out at Work
- Coming Out at Work as Transgender
- Find other coming out guides and resources
Are You a Straight Ally?
Flip through or download HRC's Coming Out as a Straight Supporter to learn about the emotional spectrum that people typically feel after someone comes out to them and find easy ways to learn more and demonstrate your support for LGBTQ people and equality worldwide.
Read More
Check out HRC's blog to read brave and inspiring coming out stories.
Watch Powerful Coming Out Stories
Tituss Burgess
Published on Nov 16, 2015
Actor
and musician Tituss Burgess, most recognizably from Netflix's
"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" receives the HRC Visibility Award at the
2015 St. Louis Gala. Comedian Alec Mapa presents the award to Tituss,
who speaks about being out in Hollywood as a gay, black man.
Colton Haynes
Published on Sep 2, 2016
HRC
was honored to present Colton Haynes with our Visibility Award in
Seattle in August 2016. His speech was truly touching and there wasn't a
dry eye in the house! Coming out matters -- especially for the
countless LGBTQ kids who watch Colton's shows.
An objective truth remains, that we live in a country where people are sometimes treated differently because of who they are and who they love. When people like Colton use their voice to speak up on behalf of equality, it changes hearts and minds. Congrats again, Colton!
Ellen Page
Published on Feb 14, 2014
On Friday, February 14, 2014, actress Ellen Page speaks about the brave decision to live openly and authentically.
View more videos from HRC's inaugural Time To THRIVE Conference here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Moms for Transgender Equality
Published on Nov 19, 2015
On
November 20, communities will come together for Transgender Day of
Remembrance, honoring the lives of transgender people who died by
violence this year. And as families, friends and advocates light candles
for each life lost, we’ll also be recommitting to the work ahead.
And with us will be countless parents of transgender and gender-expansive youth, pledging to make the world safer for their children.
Learn more: www.hrc.org/TDOR
Dads for Transgender Equality
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