Category: National Coming Out Day

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‘The new generation has given me hope for a future where coming out is simple’

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For National Coming Out Day, Just Like Us ambassador Kallan Lewis reveals how a class of 11-year-olds gave them “hope” for the future of LGBTQIA+ acceptance. WORDS BY KALLAN LEWIS As a politically active and openly queer young person, I’m not often optimistic about the future, or even the present. My daily scroll through the news gets more depressing every time, as I see harmful policies enacted and hateful words spewed by people I’ve never met, but who nonetheless wish to hurt me and my community. Social media is equally…

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Trevor Project launches life-saving services for LGBTQ+ youth in Mexico

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The Trevor Project has launched a number of digital crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth in Mexico in line with National Coming Out Day on 11 October. It marks the first time in its nearly 25-year history that it has offered its resources to people outside of the United States. “It’s incredibly inspiring to see our vision of providing life-airming crisis services to LGBTQ young people beyond the U.S. being realised today with our launch in Mexico,” said Amit Paley, CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project. “This is a…

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WWE referee Shawn Bennett comes out as gay: “I’ve never actually said it publicly before”

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WWE Raw referee Shawn Bennet has publicly opened up about his sexuality for National Coming Out Day. Bennet, who currently works in the pro-wresting industry, admitted he was “terrified” of living authentically as himself due to fear it would impact his career and personal life. Taking to Instagram, the WWE Raw referee shared an emotional post expressing why he chose to stay closeted in his profession for so many years. “I did my best to suppress any and all homosexual thoughts before and after that for a long time. I…

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Kristen Stewart opens up about the “pressure” to publicly come out

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Kristen Stewart has spoken out about navigating her identity in Hollywood and seeking queer representation in the industry.  In an interview with InStyle magazine, the Charlie’s Angels actress was paired with Happiest Season director Clea Duvall, and the duo talked about their upcoming Christmas romcom and how their own experiences shaped their roles. Duvall was eager to see a movie that resonated with herself, but also reflected a cinematic experience she was yet to see. “I wanted something that represented an experience I haven’t seen, which was something close to…

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Demi Lovato, Tan Fance, Neil Patrick Harris share messages of support for National Coming Out Day

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In honour of National Coming Out Day, celebrities and activists have come forward delivering compassionate messages of solidarity and understanding.  Model and high-profile activist, Munroe Bergdorf took to Twitter to share an inspiring thread that encouraged recognising your own worth and coming to terms with your identity at your own pace. Closing off the thread, Bergdorf offered a final line of comfort for her online followers: “Take your time, be on your own side and remember that you are not alone. Happy #NationalComingOutDay“.  What’s on the other side of coming…

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