Column: On National Coming Out Day, out is in

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Column: On National Coming Out Day, out is in

http://www.uwire.com/Article.aspx?id=3340320
10/10/2008

Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. Established in 1988 by Robert Eichberg and Jean O'Leary, National Coming Out Day is a day of celebration and liberation within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community. It stands as a hallmark of the gay rights movement by increasing the visibility of the queer community, most notably by advocating the acceptance of sexual orientation and gender identity. It is a day when people proclaim a sexual or gender identity, or 'come out,' to family, friends, and most importantly themselves.