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| Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are proud of their trans daughter Zaya. |
The 47-year old actress and activist said her step-son, Zion is transitioning into a transgender woman and goes by the name of Zaya.
She told the couple that from now on, she would prefer pronouns "she" and "her."
The 38-year old former NBA star had confirmed that his child is transitioning and he proud of her decision.
Thank you guys for using y’all platform to enlighten and educate ❤️ https://t.co/M78MQhGYCI— DWade (@DwyaneWade) February 12, 2020
Only a few months ago, Union had posted on social media Zaya attending her first LGBTQ pride parade. Her brother Zaire offered nothing but support for her going through this time.
Many children who come out as gay or transgender are often bullied and ridiculed by others. They end up facing rough roads ahead. From homelessness, human trafficking and suicide, transgender children are victims of a society that still continues to deny them the very freedoms they are granted.
The 12-year spoke on the matter through Union's social media.
Meet Zaya. She's compassionate, loving, whip smart and we are so proud of her. It’s Ok to listen to, love & respect your children exactly as they are. Love and light good people. pic.twitter.com/G2lLVdD2VT— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 11, 2020
Union praised Zaya as "compassionate" and "whip smart" on Twitter.
Huge huge huge THANK YOU to everyone whose dms I slid into, friends, & family who provided information, resources, love & encouragement. We are humble LGBTQ+ allies with ALOT to learn & grateful for all the support. We encourage yall to check us as needed 🤗 Again, thank you!— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 11, 2020
This has been a journey. We're still humbly learning but we decided quickly w/ our family that we wouldn't be led by fear. We refuse to sacrifice the freedom to live authentically becuz we are afraid of what ppl might say. U have the ability to learn & evolve. Try that shit 🤗❤ https://t.co/TxtwueQNnO— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 12, 2020
Wade who appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show said that he recalled the moment that Zaya told him she was transgender. He said that he wants Zaya to get "the best opportunity to be her best self."
Continuing on Twitter, Union said that she wants Zaya to speak for herself.
"Be true, and don't really care what the stereotypical way of being you is," Zaya said. "I know it can get tough, definitely, but I think you push through and you be the best you."
Wade also has other son, Xavier Zechariah, 6 and daughter Kaavia, 15 months. Wade had previously been married to Siohvaughn Funches who is the mother of Zaire and Zaya. He also has Xavier from his previous relationship with Aja Metoyer while split from Union. Kaavia is the only child Union and Wade have together. The couple been married since 2014. Wade also is the guardian of his sister Deanna's son. He has custody of all his children.
Wade is a native of Chicago and but resides in Miami. He got the name Dwyane after the birth certificate was misspelled.
Wade has played for the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. He would retire upon his final year with the Miami Heat. He has earned nickname D-Wade and The Flash.
Dwyane and Gabrielle are great parents.
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