Jean O’Leary & Dr. Robert Eichberg organized the first National Coming Out Day on October 11th in 1988 & artist Keith Haring who I had the pleasure of meeting contributed his 1988 iconic image. On National Coming Out Day in Boston we’re attending a celebration at Boston City Hall Plaza. Remember that coming out isn’t just a moment it’s a story, your story. In 1993 the National Coming Out Day org merged with HRC then known as the Human Rights Campaign Fund which created the National Coming Out Project in 1996. Kelley Robinson HRC President stated, “Everyone deserves the freedom to live authentically & unapologetically. Coming out to one’s community, family, friends & loved ones should be a joyous event, a recognition that a person is entering a new chapter in their life & in their journey of self-discovery. At a moment when the nation’s most powerful people long for a future that dims our light & forces us back into the closet, coming out is also an act of defiance. But for too many others, coming out is still challenging, difficult & even unsafe. That’s why those of us who are able to be ourselves publicly must continue to do so, to live loudly & proudly, so we can create a world where all people can be free–no matter what.” National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is marked each year on October 11th exists to celebrate those who are living their truths as members of our LGBTQ community. HRC & the HRC Foundation build power through partnerships, storytelling & action working to create a future rooted in equity, freedom & belonging for all LGBTQ people.
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