Zaya Wade fiercely makes her red carpet debut with her pops Dwyane Wade and her step-mom Gabrielle Union. Go inside for flicks and videos….

 

 

 

 

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Everyone allow her to re-introduce herself her name is Zaya Wade! Last night was Zaya’s first red carpet and we couldn’t have been prouder of how she handled the questions that were asked of her. She has emerged as one of the young faces and voices for the LGBTQ+ community. #truthawards

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Allow Zaya Wade to re-introduce herself!

Last night, the 12-year-old made her first red carpet appearance since retired NBA player Dwyane Wade announced she's a transgender girl last month. To be clear, Zaya has said nothing regarding her sexuality, only gender.

D. Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union joined Zaya on the carpet for the 6th annual Truth Awards, which was created to recognize and highlight the accomplishments of the Black LGBTQ+ community and its allies, held at Taglyan Complex in LA. The Wades rolled up on the scene in custom designed Rich Fresh suits.

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and her husband/politician Vincent Hughes were in the mix. Sheryl's non-profit organization, The DIVA Foundation, teamed up with Better Brothers Los Angeles to host the awards ceremony.

The Wades were there to celebrate celebrity stylist Jason Bolden and his husband Adair Curtis, who were being honored at the ceremony with the Business Leadership Award. If you didn't know Jason and Adair both star on Netflix's "Stying Hollywood" series.

Zaya even presented Jason and Adair - whom she affectionately called her "chosen god fathers" - with their award during the ceremony. She received a lot of love when she hit the podium to speak. Check it: 

Proud parents D. Wade & Gabby shared flicks from their impromptu photoshoot before they left their LA mansion:

 

 

 

 

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Always Us. Always

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Big night at the #TruthAwards2020 to celebrate our friends @jasonbolden @adair_curtis receiving the Business Leadership Award. We are incredibly proud of them and grateful for their presence, love & light in ourselves. @richfresh kept us FRESHHHHH in custom suits and @lorraineschwartz laced us with gorgeous jewels for the special occasion. It was an EPIC night filled with so much love & a real sense of community. It was important for Zaya to be a part of such a beautiful night & reminding her of all the love & support she has. We were moved to tears so many times throughout the night. So much gratitude

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"Big night at the #TruthAwards2020 to celebrate our friends @jasonbolden @adair_curtis receiving the Business Leadership Award," Gabby wrote on IG. "We are incredibly proud of them and grateful for their presence, love & light in ourselves. @richfresh kept us FRESHHHHH in custom suits and @lorraineschwartz laced us with gorgeous jewels for the special occasion. It was an EPIC night filled with so much love & a real sense of community. It was important for Zaya to be a part of such a beautiful night & reminding her of all the love & support she has. We were moved to tears so many times throughout the night. So much gratitude."

 

 

 

 

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We keep moving forward. We keep leading with love, light, and hope for a better more inclusive world. Stay put and stay mad if you want. We keep it pushing. Always.

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In another post, the "L.A.'s Finest" star wrote, "We keep moving forward. We keep leading with love, light, and hope for a better more inclusive world. Stay put and stay mad if you want. We keep it pushing. Always."

 

 

 

 

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Zaya how does that custom @richfresh feel??? Last night was a dope experience for our family. Thank you to @betterbrothersla and the #truthawards for recognizing our good friends @jasonbolden @adair_curtis with the Bussiness Leadership Award. The Truth Awards was created to recognize and highlight the accomplishments of the Black LGBTQ+ community and its allies. In doing so, they increase the awareness of there contributions to Society, Popular Culture and the Arts, and help refocus the lens through which they are seen. The Truth Awards also provides funding for scholarships that supports educational opportunities for youth in the LGBTQ+ community!

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"Zaya how does that custom @richfresh feel???," the retired NBA player wrote on IG. "Last night was a dope experience for our family. Thank you to @betterbrothersla and the #truthawards for recognizing our good friends @jasonbolden @adair_curtis with the Bussiness Leadership Award. The Truth Awards was created to recognize and highlight the accomplishments of the Black LGBTQ+ community and its allies. In doing so, they increase the awareness of there contributions to Society, Popular Culture and the Arts, and help refocus the lens through which they are seen. The Truth Awards also provides funding for scholarships that supports educational opportunities for youth in the LGBTQ+ "

 

 

 

 

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Love is an action word. @dwyanewade @gabunion. You guys really showed me what family support looks like. I needed that. . I have a cousin who I love, and she’s been gay since we were kids. But I never heard anyone joke about her, I never saw the family mistreat her, never any bullshit. And we some ol school checkin ass mufuckas. . Sometimes it’s not about us, sometimes people just wanna live in their own truth. . Glad to be a part of such a big moment for D, Gabby, and Zaya. And yo, Zaya is a force to be reckoned with. She’s the shit, and at present, this is her fave outfit, cuz she got taste . Keep doin you booboo. They gone be aight. . Richfresh Bespoke Program Jade & Fuschia Accents (per Zaya’s request) The Wade family for the Truth Awards Zaya with the silk tailcoat. Incredible. Truly honored. We made some beautiful art . Thank you @thomaschristos and @calyannbarnett for knowing I’m the one to get the job done . #richfresh#dwyanewade#gabrielleunion #zayawade#truthawards#jade#fuschia #geometric#familysupport#dripgod #customtailoring#celebritytailor

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In D. Wade's comments section, Adair wrote, "I said last night (through my tears of joy) and I’ll say it again here - this family can teach a Master Class in what unconditional love, compassion and support looks like! It meant the world to us to have you all there to support. I can’t overstate this fact! Framily forever! #RealAllies"

#BlackLove!

Photos: Getty/Andreas Branch / The Truth Awards