National Coming Out Day celebrates individuals who publicly identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) or as a straight (that is, non-LGBT) ally. At Vanguard, our crew will be wearing purple today to recognize the day—one of the many ways we show our support to make sure everyone feels respected, valued, and included. In the below video, some of our crew in OPEN (Out Professional Engagement Network) share their personal stories and encouragement for others:

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