National Coming Out Day 2022: Know date, reason and importance of celebration

Every year, on October 11, National Coming Out Day is celebrated. The founding year of this day is 1988, and it is celebrated to encourage the LGBTQ+ community and spread awareness about various sexual orientations.

According to the American Psychological Association, Richard Eichberg, a psychologist, and Jean O'Leary, a gay rights activist, founded the National Coming Out Day in 1988.

On this day, LGBTQ+ community members identify themselves as who they are and pay more attention to their rights. Members who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community come out in front of their friends and family on this day, which is an excellent achievement for them.

The Reason for Choosing October 11

October 11, as a date, has a symbolic meaning.

On October 11, 1987, a national day of action was held in Washington for lesbian and gay rights.

Richard Eichberg and Jean O’Leary selected October 11 as National Coming Out Day because it marks the second anniversary of the National March.



Approximately half a million people were part of the second National March.

National Coming Out Day has become an important day in US history, with processions and parades conducted in several states.

It is celebrated with great zeal and pomp as a fully fledged celebration.

Share a few quotes among your family and friends on National Coming Out Day 2022 and make them feel indifferent because of their sexual orientation.

FAQs:

1. When was National Coming Out Day first celebrated?
   Initially, National Coming Out Day was celebrated in the US in 1988.
2. What is the motive of National Coming Out Day?
   The motive for celebrating this day was to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and its civil rights movement.