Dwyane Wade was forced to re-evaluate his role as a father when he learned his 16-year-old daughter, Zaya, was scared to come out to him as trans.
Gabrielle Union joined Taraji P. Henson’s new Facebook Watch show, Peace of Mind, to discuss all things mental health. During their chat, Gabrielle opened up about her stepdaughter Zaya coming out as trans.
Mike Tyson questioned rapper Boosie Badazz about his views on queer people and defended Zaya Wade.
Their inspiration is their children.
“We are proud when I said proud, proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community…”
Dwyane Wade wants his 12-year-old daughter to feel supported in the wake of her recent announcement as coming out as transgender.
“She’s known it for nine years. She’s known since she was 3 years old. Along this way, we’ve asked questions and we’ve learned. But she’s known.”
“We are proud when I said proud, proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community and we’re proud allies as well. We take our roles and our responsibilities as parents very seriously.”
