Zaya Wade

Zaya Wade has been granted a legal name and gender change. As per legal documents obtained by E! News, the 15-year-old daughter of Dwyane Wade and his ...

Dwayne and Siohvaughn also share 21-year-old son Zaire Wade. “This isn’t a game for my family and definitely not for Zaya. This is her life!”

She was born Zion Malachi Airamis Wade and in 2020 she came out as a transgender woman. Zaya chose to change only her first name, so her full name now reads as ...

“Being in her orbit, you want to catch up, you want to keep up. “Even though we wish our 15-year-old daughter could just be and go under the radar, her calling is bigger. “This petition is about empowering Zaya to live her truth. I think there’s a lot of hurt people out there and scared people who project their hurt and fears and unfortunate childhood trauma onto other people,” Gabrielle says. My role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes and your dreams. We take our roles and responsibilities as parents very seriously.” This is not a dim bulb here.” You're going to talk about strength and courage.' In our household that's all we talk about. What are you going to do? Dwayne honoured Zaya in his acceptance speech. “You’ve taught me that communication with my mouth isn’t enough.

Dwyane Wade's daughter Zaya Wade has been granted a legal name and gender change since coming out as transgender in 2020.

To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement.” These are serious and harmful allegations that have hurt our children,” Wade wrote. [NAACP Image Awards](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/dwyane-wade-naacp-image-awards-speech-zaya) isn’t the only reason the Wade family has to celebrate.

Wade has gone by "Zaya" since 2020 after coming out as transgender. With the support of her father, former NBA player Dwyane Wade, and stepmother, Gabrielle ...

These are serious and harmful allegations that have hurt our children.” “Parents who love our children and will do whatever the hell we can to keep them seen and secure and safe.” I admire how you’ve handled the ignorance in our world.” With the support of her father, former NBA player Dwyane Wade, and stepmother, Gabrielle Union, Wade has come into herself and popular culture, recently featuring in [her father's filing in August 2022.](https://www.papermag.com/dwayne-wade-zaya-name-change-2657892434.html) In filing [last November,](https://www.papermag.com/dwyane-wade-ex-wife-2658593153.html) Wade's biological mother, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, alleged Dwyane was using their daughter's pursuit of name and gender affirmation to “profit.” I’ve sat back and watched how gracefully you’ve taken on the public scrutiny.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade used their platform at the NAACP Image Awards to push for all of us to do better for the Black LGBTQ+ community.

“We stand up here today as two people who have worked tirelessly to have resources and access,” Wade told the crowd. Zaya, you’ve made me a better human just simply by being who you were born to be: our baby girl, Zaya Wade.” Along with his wife, Gabrielle Union-Wade, the two recently used their platform at the NAACP Image Awards to push for all of us to do better for the Black LGBTQ+ community in a passionate speech. Dwyane has been a fierce supporter of his daughter and has publicly spoken about how his parenting has changed as a result of his support for her. And even though it’s not easy, I watched you walk out of the house every morning as yourself.” Thank you for showing me that there’s more than just one way to communicate effectively.”

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union were candid about their support for daughter Zaya shortly after her name change became legal.

Her latest small-screen production is the third season of Truth Be Told, which can be streamed with the latter membership and drops episodes on Fridays as part of the [2023 TV schedule](https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2023-tv-premiere-dates). Zaya Wade is incredibly fortunate to have her father and stepmother in her corner, as she embraces her true self. Gabrielle Union was jovial, as she relayed how her daughter was feeling after the court's decision: Union and Wade got candid, after the fact, about supporting their daughter. The Bring it On icon is used to being in the spotlight and knows what comes with it. Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have served as staunch advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in recent years since their daughter, Zaya, came out as transgender.

Despite using her given name since 2020, Zaya is now officially known as Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade. This came per a decision entered in Los Angeles' ...

On February 24, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union accepted the President's Award at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards.

[welcoming their first child together](https://www.glamour.com/story/gabrielle-union-and-her-daughter-kaavia-wore-matching-dresses-photos) in 2018, Gabrielle Union committed to [her role as stepmom](https://www.glamour.com/story/gabrielle-union-relationship-stepdaughter-zaya-wade) to Dwyane Wade's three children from previous relationships. Our relationship has grown so much from the first day I met her to now. My role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes, your dreams. To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement." Wade continued, "As your father, my job isn't to create a version of myself or direct your future. During their speech, Wade chose to speak directly to his daughter Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020.

While accepting the President's Award with wife Gabrielle Union at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards, Dwyane Wade honored daughter Zaya Wade for making him a ...

"This petition is about allowing Zaya to take on the milestones of being a young adult with confidence and joy, and to ensure that those moments are not clouded by the self-doubt that comes from checking a box or signing a name that does not reflect her identity." [For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! "This petition is about empowering Zaya to live her truth," the court documents obtained by E! News, Siohvaughn asked that Zaya decide on legally changing her name and gender "at the age of majority." Reflecting on how she has navigated negativity, Dwyane shared in his speech that Zaya has handled her journey in a way worth praising. 25, as seen in a clip shared to his

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade advocated for the Black LGBTQ+ community and praised their transgender daughter, Zaya, during the NAACP Image Awards.

So we are humbled, and we are hopeful for the future. ... We are hopeful that we may witness a real shift in the fight for justice: the moment the movement makes room for everyone — everyone. And now stands with us again at the foot of a very new era of activism — a new era that demands our collective answer to one simple question: Will we fight for some or will we fight for all of our people? We honestly don’t approach this work as activists or leaders as much as we do this as parents — parents who love our children and will do whatever the hell we can to keep them seen and secure and safe. That don’t enable lawmakers or justice systems to look the other way when Black trans people are under attack. [Black trans people](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-03-23/disney-dont-say-gay-bill-raven-symone-kerry-washington) are being targeted, terrorized and hunted in this country. It’s humbling to stand here surrounded by friends and heroes, OGs and icons, all working to advance the lives of Black people and pay respect to an organization that has led us through over a century of relentless challenge, pain, triumph and change. Even as we demand equality at the top of our lungs, we consistently fail to extend our advocacy to protect some of our most vulnerable among us. My role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes, your dreams. To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement. We stand up here today as two people who have worked tirelessly to have resources and access. Thank you for showing me that there’s more than just one way to communicate effectively.

On Friday, the court ruled to grant Wade's 15-year-old daughter Zaya an official name and gender change.

My role is to be a facilitator to your wishes, your hopes, and your dreams. We're gonna continue to try to lead the way Zaya would want us to lead with our voices, with our eyes and with our ears." I am proud that I was chosen to stand in place as your father." In their speech, the A-list couple dedicated it to their daughter. I have sat back and watched how gracefully you've taken on the public scrutiny. We're gonna try until she gets that microphone and she can show the world who Zaya is. She's a 15-year-old girl who just wants to be a 15-year-old and I think in the midst of it, we understand that you know responsibility is great. Even though we wish our 15-year-old daughter could just be and just go under the radar, her calling is bigger. Wade added, "I mean we understand, as my wife said, what's going on in our world, what's the temperature in our world. I think that's what we're seeing across the board so I pray for those people while we celebrate ours." "Being in her orbit you wanna catch up, you wanna keep up. In addition, the judge ruled that her sex markers on documents would match her gender identity.

"I admire how you've handled the ignorance in our world...that you face every day. To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement."

We honestly don’t approach this work as activists or leaders as much as we do this as parents — parents who love our children and will do whatever the hell we can to keep them seen and secure and safe." "And second, Black trans people are being targeted, terrorized and hunted in this country. Gabrielle chimed in illustrating the harsh reality of Black trans people in America.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union accepted the President's Award at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards. In their speeches, the parents praised their daughter, ...

“My role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes, and your dreams. “We honestly don’t approach this work as activists or leaders as much as we do this as parents,” she said. “As your father, my job isn’t to create a version of myself or direct your future,” he said.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union had a heartwarming message for their trans daughter Zaya Wade during the NAACP Image Awards this weekend.

[targeted](https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/02/04/pebbles-ladime-doe-death-south-caroline-black-trans/), [terrorised](https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/01/27/destiny-howard-unique-banks-trans-murder-us/), and [hunted](https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/09/03/dede-ricks-black-trans-woman-murder-detroit-michigan/) in this country. “As your father, my job isn’t to create a version of myself or direct your future, my role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes, and your dreams,” Dwyane continued. “First, the intersection of Black rights and the rights of LGBTQIA people continues to be rough – that’s a huge understatement. “To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement.” Johnson said he adored the activism on display with the couple, adding that it’s “significant” for a father and mother to “stand strong in support of their child.” [their speech](https://variety.com/2023/scene/awards/naacp-image-awards-gabrielle-union-dwyane-wade-deliver-speech-lgbtq-rights-1235536069/), Dwyane spoke directly to Zaya, thanking her for the chance to become a true LGBTQ+ ally.

"So baby, thank you for showing the world what courage looks like," Dwyane Wade told 15-year-old daughter Zaya while accepting the President's Award with ...

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade gave a heartfelt tribute to daughter Zaya while accepting the President's Award at the NAACP Image Awards.

Parents who love our children, and will do whatever the hell we can to keep them seen and secure and safe.” To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement.” Upon receiving the honor, the couple acknowledged that the rights for Black and LGBTQ people “continues to be rough,” while using the opportunity to champion their daughter Zaya Wade one day after a Los Angeles judge legally granted her name change to Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade and gender assignment to female.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade advocated for the Black LGBTQ+ community during their President's Award speech at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards.

“That don’t enable lawmakers or justice systems to look the other way when Black trans people are under attack.” “We honestly don’t approach this work as activists or leaders as much as we do this as parents — parents who love our children and will do whatever the hell we can to keep them seen and secure and safe. Union-Wade concluded with a look to the future. My role is to be a facilitator to your hopes, your wishes, your dreams.” “To say that your village is proud of you is an understatement. Wade spoke of her making him a “better human” as he opened the speech.

After nearly a year of visits to the courthouse, Zaya Wade, the daughter of three-time NBA champ Dwayne Wade, is officially a teenage girl.

“We sat down with Zaya about being on social media,” he said on TODAY. Zaya came out as transgender in 2020 and petitioned to have her name and gender changed ever since. These are serious and harmful allegations that have hurt our children.”

The daughter of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, Zaya, has legally changed her name and gender assignment in court.

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Last year social media was in a frenzy when retired NBA player Dwyane Wade filed a legal petition to change his son Zion's name and gender.

“Pursuant to the terms of the Final Custody Judgment, (Wade) has full authority to make decisions on behalf of the petitioning minor, and he is not required to receive consent from Ms. Although Zaya’s mother, Wade’s first wife Siovaugh Funches-Wade, objected to the change addresses the mother of his daughter D Wade confirmed he has full authority to make this decision. Last year social media was in a frenzy when retired NBA player Dwyane Wade filed a legal petition to change his son Zion’s name and gender.

On Friday, a Los Angeles judge granted their teen her official name and gender change. According to People, the documents lists Zaya's name as Zaya Malachi ...