so it is an incredible advancement. but we really need to embrace all individuals, particularly our most disadvantaged. >> reporter: more needs to be done for more lgbtq youth and transgender women of color. >> we used to say none of us is free until all of us are free. >> reporter: polo sandoval, new york. well, it is a difficult morning for us because we are seeing good-bye to two long-time members of our team. michael herd, our senior producer here on "new day", has been with our team for 29 years at cnn. >> yay! >> andres has been with cnn for 23 years. >> and you can see how loved they are. and we just appreciate beth of you so much. you are gems to work with. you're good at what you do. you're part of this morning family. you will always be part of this