Summary
NPR is asking people to share their coming out stories as part of LGBTQ+ History Month in October. National Coming Out Day is on October 11, and stories shared may be featured in NPR's newsletter.
Key Facts
- LGBTQ+ History Month takes place every October in the United States.
- National Coming Out Day is celebrated on October 11.
- The day has been recognized since 1988.
- "Coming out" means telling others about being LGBTQ+.
- NPR is looking for personal stories about coming out.
- People can submit their stories, along with photos or voice memos, by October 1.
- Selected stories will be included in NPR's Up First newsletter on October 12.
