Articles
- Coming out as Bisexual to your Doctor
- A Resource Guide To Coming Out As Bisexual
- Coming out isn’t actually over. Here’s why.
- Nat’l Coming Out Day presents unique challenges for communities of color
- Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People
- Salir del Clóset: Vivir Auténticamente como Latinoamericanes LGBTQ+
- Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ+ Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
- Coming Out: Living Authentically as Transgender or Non-Binary
Organizations
- The Campus Pride Index "The Campus Pride Index sets the bar higher for LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The index is supported under the Campus Pride Q Research Institute for Higher Education as well as benefits from strategic partnerships with professional organizations in higher education and related LGBTQ nonprofit organizations."
- CenterLink "CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization and member-based association of LGBTQ centers and other LGBTQ organizations serving their local and regional communities. Our mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers. We currently have over 325 member LGBTQ centers worldwide providing essential services, promoting growth, wellness, and connectivity in their communities"
- GLAAD "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation(GLAAD) increases media accountability and community engagement that ensures authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized."
- GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) (pronounced glisten) is an organization working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression and to prompt LGBT cultural inclusion and awareness in K-12 schools.
- Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign Foundation supports LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and institutions with resources via a set of comprehensive programs.
- LGBT Foundation "established in 1975, LGBT Foundation exists to support the needs of the diverse range of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. We believe in a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential. #EqualityWins underpins much of what we do and we aim to be; ‘here if you need us.’"
- National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice
- The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce "We are the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses."
- Out & Equal "Out & Equal is the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Through our worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships and our annual Workplace Summit conference, we help LGBTQ+ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all."
- PFLAG *Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
- Pride at Work "We seek full equality without restrictions or barriers for LGBTQIA+ individuals in our workplaces, unions, and communities, creating a Labor Movement that cherishes diversity, promotes inclusion, encourages openness, and ensures safety & dignity. We do this through education, alliances, and building solidarity across our large and diverse communities."- From Site
- Straight for Equality Straight for Equality is a national outreach and education program created in 2007 by PFLAG National to empower new allies who, unlike a more traditional PFLAG member, don’t necessarily have a family connection to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.
- Transgender Law Center "is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people."
- Trans Women of Color Collective "To uplift the narratives, lived experiences and leadership of trans and gender non-conforming people of color, our families and comrades as we build towards collective liberation for all oppressed people."
- The Trevor Project "is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, they offer a toll-free telephone number where confidential assistance is provided by trained counselors."
"We deserve to experience love fully, equally, without shame and without compromise."
Elliot Page
"For a lot of people, coming out doesn’t just happen once. A lot of folks find themselves coming out at different times to different people: with a few friends online, with trusted family members, or just one person in their life."
"After thinking it through, you may decide to be out to yourself, but not to anyone else — and that’s okay. Many people choose not to come out to others for different reasons. You are valid and deserve support no matter what."
The Trevor Project
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History of National Coming Out Day
- Organized by Jean O’Leary, Dr. Robert Eichberg and the National Coming Out Day organization, the first celebration was observed on October 11, 1988.
- Which was the first anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
- In 1993, the Human Rights Campaign merged with the National Coming Out Day organization and created the National Coming Out Project in 1996.
*from https://nationaltoday.com/national-coming-out-day/#faqs
- Bad Queers "This podcast is for people who feel like they came out of the closet and got placed in a box. It’s time to put the u-haul theory to bed, and connect over being Bad Queers. Join Kris and Shana, fellow Bad Queers, to discuss breaking stereotypes, owning your identity and their unpopular queer opinions. Bad Queers will leave you both offended and inspired by the news, stories and advice about the very fluid, very real LGBTQ+ experience."
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- Bi+ Plus Podcasting for the bi+ universe
- Gender Reveal "Welcome to Gender Reveal, a podcast about nonbinary and transgender folks. Join us as we interview notable trans guests, analyze current events, answer advice questions and get a little bit closer to understanding what the heck gender is."
- History is Gay "Two queer nerds share their love for the past, hijinks, and all things gay, sharing stories of those of us in the unexplored corners of history who have always been there."
- Inside the Closet "You won't believe what NYC comedians Emma Willmann and Matteo Lane talk about Inside the Closet. Join Emma and Matteo as they share their experiences of being gay comics in mainstream culture."
- LGBTQ&A *Nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the 2023 GLAAD Awards* Weekly interviews with the most interesting LGBTQ+ people in the world. Recent guests include Laverne Cox, Janelle Monáe, Pete Buttigieg, Brandi Carlile, Alok Vaid-Menon, and Angela Davis. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters.
- QUEER MOVIE PODCAST "The Queer Movie Podcast is your favourite gay movie watch party, hosted by Rowan Ellis and Jazza John. Join us as we take a look at the queer film canon, one genre at a time. From rom-coms to slashers, contemporary arthouse cinema to comedy classics - Queer Movie Podcast is a celebration of all things queer on the silver screen! New episodes every other Thursday."
- Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being "How might we live better as queer people of faith and allies? Matthias brings together theologians, psychologists, poets, thinkers, and change makers for conversations around belief and being."
- Queersplaining True Stories of The Lives of Queer and Trans People
