Karine Jean-Pierre, WH Press Secretary, Opens Up About Coming Out
Jean-Pierre took a moment at the beginning of Tuesday's White House press briefing to speak of her coming-out story for National Coming Out Day.
October 12 2022 10:34 AM
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Jean-Pierre took a moment at the beginning of Tuesday's White House press briefing to speak of her coming-out story for National Coming Out Day.
"You have to do what's best for you in the time that it's best for you and be gentle with yourself along the way," Betty Who says to those thinking of coming out.
Today is a day for honoring coming out, and all the related hopes, fears, dreams, and expectations for the queer future.
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Celebrate Coming Out Day tonight with a feel-good tale of truth.