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Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union support 11-year-old son at Miami Pride
Zion’s father, stepmother and siblings showed their love
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwayne Wade and actress Gabrielle Union-Wade showed their support for their son Zion, 11, during Miami Beach’s Pride Festival.
Zion, who is Wade’s son from a previous relationship, was accompanied to Miami Pride by his stepmother. Zion’s brother Zaire, 17, and his infant sister Kaavia, who is Wade and Union-Wade’s first child, also attended.
Wade was unable to attend because Miami Heat had a game against Toronto but he made sure to show his support for Zion on Instagram.
He posted a photo of Zion and Union-Wade captioned “We support each other with Pride.” In another photo Zion posed with his brother Zaire which Wade captioned “It’s a family thing.” Finally, Wade posted a shot of the whole family together writing “Zion had his own cheering section today. Wish I was there to see you smile kid.”
Dwyane Wade’s 11-year-old son Zion celebrates gay pride at the Miami Pride Parade. His brother Zaire Wade and stepmom Gabrielle Union-Wade were there to support him.
— Tia A. Ewing (@TIA_EWING) April 8, 2019
DWade was at a game in Toronto against the Raptors.https://t.co/VqtNSplTO8 pic.twitter.com/AquLISlqmx
Wade and Union-Wade’s support for Zion was praised on social media.
Dwayne Wade and Gabby Union supporting young Zion at Miami Pride is so beautiful, I could cry. I can’t imagine having had this type of support as a kid (or even young adult). Amazing example of living in and showing unconditional love ? pic.twitter.com/2cT8Ow6kik
— Câmi Thomas (@CamiCruzThomas) April 7, 2019
This just makes me so happy. Seeing Dwayne Wade embrace his son no matter who is, is what LGBTQ youth deserve! ?️??????❤️? pic.twitter.com/VWVB7xys9c
— JT ??? (@JTizzlle) April 7, 2019
Unbelievably heartwarming.
— Sam White (@samwhiteout) April 8, 2019
Every kid deserves to be accepted and supported and loved like this.
One of the many examples of Wade & Union being just plain good people. https://t.co/K7HzM3UqZL
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Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates 45 years at annual gala
‘Sapphire & Sparkle’ Spring Affair held at the Ritz Carlton
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington held the annual Spring Affair gala at the Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C. on Saturday. The theme for this year’s fete was “Sapphire & Sparkle.” The chorus celebrated 45 years in D.C. with musical performances, food, entertainment, and an awards ceremony.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Executive Director Justin Fyala and Artistic Director Thea Kano gave welcoming speeches. Opening remarks were delivered by Spring Affair co-chairs Tracy Barlow and Tomeika Bowden. Uproariously funny comedian Murray Hill performed a stand-up set and served as the emcee.
There were performances by Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington groups Potomac Fever, 17th Street Dance, the Rock Creek Singers, Seasons of Love, and the GenOUT Youth Chorus.
Anjali Murthy, a member of the chorus and a graduate of the GenOUT Youth Chorus, addressed the attendees of the gala.
“The LGBTQ+ community isn’t bound by blood ties: we are brought together by shared experience,” Murthy said. “Being Gen Z, I grew up with Ellen [DeGeneres] telling me through the TV screen that it gets better: that one day, it’ll all be okay. The sentiment isn’t wrong, but it’s passive. What I’ve learned from GMCW is that our future is something we practice together. It exists because people like you continue to show up for it, to believe in the possibilities of what we’re still becoming”
The event concluded with the presentation of the annual Harmony Awards. This year’s awardees included local drag artist and activist Tara Hoot, the human rights organization Rainbow Railroad as well as Rocky Mountain Arts Association Executive Director, Dr. Chipper Dean.
(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)
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(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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