.On February 24, the and his wife, , accepted the President's Award at the , which is presented in recognition of achievements in public service.
During their speech, Wade chose to speak directly to his daughter Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020. "Zaya, as your father, all I've wanted to do is get it right.
I've sat back and watched how gracefully you've taken on the ," the athlete said. "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 ignorance in our world. I admire it that you face every day. 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.
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