lead story - Sara Blackwood, a transgender woman, was shot and killed while walking home on National Coming Out Day

Amanda Jackson, Anna Sturla

CNN

Indianapolis, IN

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ezs note: As of this printing, police are still unable to find Sara Blackwood's killer.  If you live in the Indianapolis area, and you have any information, please call the Indianapolis police at 317-327-3282. Thanks.

LGBTQ Life celebrates National Coming Out Day

Taylor Jade Powell
Hub

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On National Coming Out Day, I celebrate my birthday

Darren Arquero
Berkeley News

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Celebrate National Coming Out Day at the Library

Staff
Pasadena Now

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Hillary Clinton Makes 10 Promises to LGBT Americans, But Will She Really Keep Them?

Carolyn M. Brown
Black Enterprise

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Comment: National Coming Out Day is still important because we have a long way to go (UK)

Andrew Doughty
http://www.pinknews.co.uk

to read more, go to:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/10/12/comment-national-coming-out-day-is-still-important-because-we-have-a-long-way-to-go/

New LGBT center welcomes central Iowans

Linh Ta
http://www.desmoinesregister.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2014/10/11/lgbt-center-safe-space-opening/17119199/

VALERIE SCHULTZ: Coming Out Day may make road a little smoother

Valerie Schultz
http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/lifestyle/local/x1020048716/VALERIE-SCHULTZ-Coming-Out-Day-may-make-road-a-little-smoother

New play offers local residents and their stories for National Coming Out Day

CANDACE CHANEY
http://www.kentucky.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.kentucky.com/2014/10/09/3471700/new-play-offers-local-residents.html?sp=/99/684/

A Call to Action to Bring LGBT Health Disparities out of the Closet - Claire Pomeroy - http://www.huffingtonpost.com

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Today is National Coming Out Day (www.southfloridagaynews.com)

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National Coming Out Day - spreading a message of equality for all (www.examiner.com)

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