The Coming Out Project helps GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender), as well as straight-supportive people are joining forces to celebrate the National Coming Out Day on Saturday, October 11. This initiave was founded by Robert Eichberg and Jean O'Leary on October 11, 1988 in celebration of the first gay march on Washington D.C. a year earlier. The purpose of the march and of National Coming Out Day is to promote government and public awareness of gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender rights and to celebrate homosexuality.

So National Coming Out Day is a time to publicly display gay pride. Many choose this day to come out to their parents, friends, co-workers and themselves. Today, the gay population is represented by a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs and personalities. However, for many accepting their homosexuality and sharing it with others is not an easy process. Thus, we have created a forum discussion for you to openly share your story at your convenience, receive support and empathize with others in the same situation.

In fact, National Coming Out Day is not just a U.S. thing but is gradually becoming a worldwide celebration. This day is observed in many countries, including Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and the United Kingdom. As of 2008, the Netherlands also has a Coming Out Day on October 10-11. In the United Kingdom National Coming Out Day is celebrated on the 12th October.

So, in honor of National Coming Out Day we have added to our large database Diana Ross 'I'm coming out' for you to show your pride online and out loud. What are you waiting for? Be the first to sing and record it .

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