NGLCC Commemorates National Coming Out Day

Contact:  Felicia Powers   202.419.0440 (office)  

(Washington, DC) Today the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) commemorated the worldwide observance by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and their allies of National Coming Out Day.  “The NGLCC encourages the celebration among the LGBT community to honor the pride of LGBT people everywhere living openly and honestly,” said Justin Nelson, Co-Founder and President of the NGLCC.

Today marks the twentieth anniversary of National Coming Out Day.  Created in observance of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Equality, it was founded in order to continue the legacy of LGBT awareness and equality. 

“National Coming Out Day is a day for everyone, including straight friends and allies, to support the LGBT community displaying pride in everyday life.  The NGLCC proudly supports the celebration of National Coming Out Day to increase LGBT visibility and encourage others to ‘come out’,” said Co-Founder and CEO Chance Mitchell.

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About the NGLCC:

The NGLCC represents the interests of the estimated 1.4 million LGBT owned businesses.  Through its affiliated network of 45 state and local chambers and business organizations, the NGLCC is the largest LGBT business development and economic advocacy organization in the country.