{"id":19142,"date":"2023-10-10T17:34:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T21:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/?p=19142"},"modified":"2023-10-10T17:34:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T21:34:56","slug":"national-coming-out-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/2023\/10\/national-coming-out-day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"National Coming Out Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>October 11 is National Coming Out Day (NCOD). NCOD was established in 1988 by two queer activists, Robert Eichberg and Jean O\u2019Leary, who recognized the importance of power in visibility. To quote Eichberg, \u201cMost people think they don\u2019t know anyone gay or lesbian, and in fact, everybody does. It is imperative that we come out and let people know who we are and disabuse them of their fears and stereotypes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The first celebration of NCOD was held on the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. During this time, many people were protesting the federal government\u2019s lack of action amidst the growing AIDS epidemic, equality rights, and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community. Since then, NCOD has evolved into a celebration of the collective joy, liberation, and community that comes with living as visibly and authentically queer in our everyday lives.<\/p>\n<p>The act of coming out involves much more than revealing identities \u2013 it involves sharing your truth and empowering others to live their truths. With Gallup Poll research in 2022 noting that the percentage of U.S. adults who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community is at 7.1% (from last reported 5.6% in 2020), NCOD has become increasingly important and meaningful for so many in our community.\u00a0Because of the path paved by generations of LGBTQ+ adults, youth in particular are feeling more comfortable and accepted than ever. In fact, recent reports show that one in five Gen Z individuals have come out identifying as LGBTQ+.<\/p>\n<p>Here at Cooper, we have created the Center for LGBTQ+ Health, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/cooper-proud-lgbtq-health\/caring-experts-lgbtq-health\">coalition of providers<\/a>\u00a0ranging across varying specialties from primary care, reconstructive\/plastic surgery, mental health care, and more. All our providers are committed to improving accessibility to compassionate, inclusive care without judgment. To learn more about the services provided through the Center for LGBTQ+ Health, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/cooper-proud-lgbtq-health\">click here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October 11 is National Coming Out Day (NCOD). NCOD was established in 1988 by two queer activists, Robert Eichberg and Jean O\u2019Leary, who recognized the importance of power in visibility. To quote Eichberg, \u201cMost people think they don\u2019t know anyone gay or lesbian, and in fact, everybody does. 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