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==History==
==History==
The day was founded by Dr. Robert Eichberg and [[Jean O'Leary]] in 1988, in celebration of the [[Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights]] one year earlier, in which 500,000 people marched on [[Washington, DC]], [[United States]], for gay and lesbian equality. National Coming Out Day events are aimed at [[raising awareness]] of the [[gay community|LGBT community]] among the general populace in an effort to give a familiar face to the [[LGBT rights]] movement.
The day was founded by Ryan Van Asten, Dr. Robert Eichberg, and [[Jean O'Leary]] in 1988, in celebration of the [[Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights]] one year earlier, in which 500,000 people marched on [[Washington, DC]], [[United States]], for gay and lesbian equality. National Coming Out Day events are aimed at [[raising awareness]] of the [[gay community|LGBT community]] among the general populace in an effort to give a familiar face to the [[LGBT rights]] movement.


==Multi-national observance==
==Multi-national observance==
In the United States, the [[Human Rights Campaign]] manages the event under the National Coming Out Project, offering resources to LGBT individuals, couples, parents and 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]].
In the United States, the [[Human Rights Campaign]] manages the event under the National Coming Out Project, offering resources to LGBT individuals, couples, parents and 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]].


Despite its name, National Coming Out Day (so called because it originated as an event in the [[United States]]) is in fact observed in many countries, including [[Switzerland]], [[Germany]], [[Canada]] and the [[United Kingdom]]. As of 2008 [[The Netherlands]] also has Coming Out Day on [[October 11th]].
Despite its name, National Cuming Out Day (so called because it originated as an event in the [[United States]]) is in fact observed in many countries, including [[Switzerland]], [[Germany]], [[Canada]] and the [[United Kingdom]]. As of 2008 [[The Netherlands]] also has Coming Out Day on [[October 11th]].


National Coming Out Day is celebrated on [[October 12th]] in the United Kingdom.
National Coming Out Day is celebrated on [[October 12th]] in the United Kingdom.

Revision as of 15:15, 3 November 2008

National Coming Out Day
File:Logo ncod lg.gif
National Coming Out Day logo designed by Keith Haring
Observed byLGBT people and their allies
TypeInternational Awareness Day
DateOctober 11

National Coming Out Day is an internationally-observed civil awareness day for coming out and discussion about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. It is observed on October 11 every year[1] by members of the LGBT communities and their supporters (often referred to as "allies").

Coming out / being "open"

It is highly encouraged for participants on this day to wear gay pride symbols, such as the pink triangle (gay men), the black triangle (gay females), the Greek letter lambda, and rainbows in jewelry and on clothing.

History

The day was founded by Ryan Van Asten, Dr. Robert Eichberg, and Jean O'Leary in 1988, in celebration of the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights one year earlier, in which 500,000 people marched on Washington, DC, United States, 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.

Multi-national observance

In the United States, the Human Rights Campaign manages the event under the National Coming Out Project, offering resources to LGBT individuals, couples, parents and 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.

Despite its name, National Cuming Out Day (so called because it originated as an event in the United States) is in fact observed in many countries, including Switzerland, Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom. As of 2008 The Netherlands also has Coming Out Day on October 11th.

National Coming Out Day is celebrated on October 12th in the United Kingdom.

References

  1. ^ "History of National Coming Out Day". Human Rights Campaign. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
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