Dwyane Wade Explains How He Fears For Zaya's Safety

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Dwyane Wade is well aware of how some people might perceive his daughter.

Dwyane Wade has been very open and honest about his daughter Zaya and her identity. At a very young age, Zaya knew that she was trans and while it was difficult for Wade to understand at first, he has been completely accepting of his daughter who is looking to be a huge advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

Recently, Wade was a speaker at the Time 100 summit and he had some interesting comments about fatherhood and how he worries for his daughter's safety, every single day. Violence against trans individuals is quite common, and Wade knows that some are going to perceive his daughter as evil.

Dwyane Wade Explains How He Fears For Zaya's Safety
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“As blessed as it is for my daughter to have parents who can support her, I’m still afraid every moment she leaves the house," Wade explained. “And not just because of gun violence, but because of the way people perceive her in this world.” Wade also went on to say that he wishes people could see things from his own perspective as they would lose their ignorance quickly.

“To me, it’s a joke. This is our life. We live this," Wade said about anti-trans policy and sentiment. "When you’re out there making rules, if you’re not experiencing this. Come and live a day with my daughter. Come and see how it is to walk through this world as her.”

Dwyane Wade Explains How He Fears For Zaya's Safety
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Wade has been a model parent alongside Gabrielle Union. They have received praise for their acceptance and it's clear that Zaya is growing up in an environment that fosters her identity, as opposed to suppressing it.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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