Tada! it's October 11th! That means it's Coming Out Day!! woohoo!!! What a great day to celebrate right? Today is a day to celebrate the fact that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, asexual, aromantic, pansexual, you name it! (sorry if I missed any!) It doesn't necessarily mean you need to come out today, although by all means please do if you WANT to, but it is a day to celebrate your diversity. Even just with yourself in your mind. ;)
Now, do you know where Coming Out Day came from? Why it is celebrated on October 11th? Well, it is actually the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This historic march took place on October 11, 1987. The first National Coming Out Day was celebrated the following year on October 11, 1988! The first year it was only recognized by 18 states. In 1990, there was more promotion from the media, subsequently, ending up with all 50 states participating, just as they still do today!
So in honor of it being October 11th, Happy 24th annual Coming Out Day!
X's and O's my lovelies!
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