Dwyane Wade’s daughter shows love to 3XNBA champ's call for embracing trans community
Dwyane Wade has been an absolutely amazing father to his children. He is raising four children with his wife Gabrielle Union. Wade and Union have done an excellent job in raising their kids as seen by their social media presence and public appearances.
Last year, the Miami Heat legend appeared on an episode of the "Club Shay Shay" podcast with host Shannon Sharpe. During the episode, Wade spoke in detail about raising his trans daughter Zaya and how his views on her never changed.
Showing love to her father, Zaya Wade reposted the video on her Instagram story. She captioned the post with a heart and tagged her father.
During the podcast, Wade spoke about Zaya's transition and how the entire trans community had been isolated by society.
"A lot of people like to talk about Zaya's transition," Wade said. "Zaya, to me hasn't transitioned into anything but a kid and now going into a young adult. I have watched her go through life. It hasn't been no transition for us. Right! It has been a transition for the world.
"I think about the safety of my kids. I think about the safety of other kids in the trans community. The world is trying to hush in and exile an entire community like you do not exist."
Dwyane Wade has been outspoken about the trans community and their safety. He and his wife Union have used their platforms to speak and raise awareness about creating a more inclusive world.
Dwyane Wade thanked his daughter for making him a better father
Dwayne Wade has not only been a great but a perfect father to his daughter Zaya Wade. From knowing nothing about raising kids to beautifully raising a trans daughter, Wade has taught parents worldwide about good parenting. The Miami Heat legend thinks Zaya had a lot to do with his growth.
Last year, Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union were honored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a non-profit organization that fights against injustice for African Americans. The couple were honored for voicing their support for the trans community.
When Wade received the award, he thanked his daughter Zaya for making him better as a father and as a human being.
“I’ve sat back and watched how gracefully you have taken on the public scrutiny,” Wade said in his acceptance speech. “And even though it’s not easy, I watched you walk out of that house every morning as yourself. I admire how you’ve handled the ignorance in our world. I admire that you face every day.
“You’ve made me a better human just simply by being who you were born to be. Our baby girl. Thank you for showing the world what courage looks like.”
Dwyane Wade has always been a proud father to his children. He had Zaya and Zaire from his previous marriage and has a daughter Kaavia with his wife Gabrielle Union.