In an acceptance speech at the NAACP Image Awards, they thanked their trans daughter and spoke passionately about LGBT rights.
over the end of her Entertainer of the Year speech. Still, a few winners did have the good fortune of speaking without any musical interruptions, including Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, who were jointly honored with this year’s President’s Award for special achievement and distinguished public service. The couple used their acceptance speech to praise their trans daughter Zaya and passionately advocate for LGBT rights.
Wade began by stating that he admires his daughter for being herself despite the ignorance that she faces every day. “As your father, my job isn’t to create a version of myself or direct your future,” he said. “My role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes, and your dreams. Zaya, you’ve made me a better human just simply by being who you were born to be: our baby girl, Zaya Wade. So baby, thank you for showing the world what courage looks like.
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