National Coming Out Day Interview with Haleigh Smith

Lehigh junior Haleigh Smith spoke to me about National Coming Out Day on campus. She shared her perspective of the event and what she hopes other students can learn from it.  Haleigh discussed the fact that Lehigh students may not be aware of the presence of LGBTQ people on campus, and The Rainbow Room and Lehigh's LGBTQIA Services helped change that by celebrating National Coming Out Day on the UC front lawn.  They provided a comfortable space for all students to appreciate the LGBTQ community and support them in being who they are.

I know I'm not the only one from our class to cover National Coming Out Day.  Speaking to Haleigh was a great opportunity to learn more about the LGBTQ community, and I was proud to see all the Allies participating in the event.  Having already seen the other National Coming Out Day interview, hopefully this adds another dimension to your understanding of the event.