Transgender is a term used to describe a broad range of people who experience and/or express their gender somewhat differently from what most people expect.
From birth, most of us have been taught to think of ourselves as the gender that corresponds with our biological sex. Society strongly discourages us from identifying more with another gender. As a result, many of us are surprised and confused when it happens.
"Being Out Rocks" was the theme for National Coming Out Project 2002, celebrating gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender musicians who have achieved their dreams while living open, honest lives.
America was again reminded in 2001 that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are very much part of the fabric of our society.
Since 2000 was another presidential election year, the National Coming Out Day theme once again focused on voting.