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Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union-Wade, were recently given the President’s award for their contribution to solving social issues. The power couple was among the hundreds of attendees at the star-studded 2023 NAACP Image Awards that took place on February 25. It has been about two days since the grand event was held, and the couple is still one of the trending topics because of their strong and impactful acceptance speeches. Amidst all that, Union shared a series of photos and videos with a caption that garnered attention from several fellow actors.

The Wade family has gone through their fair share of rough patches due to the legal issues and verbal war with the NBA veteran’s ex-wife Siovaughn Funches. While many supported Wade’s decision to file a gender and name change petition for Zaya, others criticized the move. After months of being under a negative spotlight and enduring public scrutiny, the ‘Wades’ finally saw the light when a Los Angeles County judge signed the gender change petition in approval.

You know your girls got your back when they hype you up the way Taraji P. Henson, La La Anthony, and Tracee Ellis Ross hyped ‘Breaking In’ actress Gabrielle Union up. While they might not be best friends, it doesn’t hurt to extend your support to a colleague who just received a prestigious award. Just two days after Union and her husband, Dwyane Wade, gave a powerful speech on the prestigious platform, the former shared a series of stunning pictures from a photo shoot and behind-the-scenes clips.

 

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One of the clips showed Wade holding an umbrella with one hand and Union with the other as he escorted her to the car in the drizzle. Union uploaded the post on her Instagram handle with a comment that read, “I might need secret service after this.”

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In response, Union’s colleagues from the entertainment industry showered her with well-deserved love and compliments in the comments section. Tracee Ellis Ross wrote, ‘@gabunion stunning and making the world a better place ’. Whereas, ‘Empire’ famed actress Taraji P. Henson commended her achievement with a simple comment that read, ‘WERK .’ Similarly, actress/singer Janelle Monae called the couple her ‘Favs’. NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony’s ex-wife and television personality La La Anthony too dropped several heart-eyes emojis on Union’s pictures. 

While Dwyane Wade’s speech was emotional and moving, his wife, Gabrielle Union’s speech was potent and impressive. After Wade concluded his heartfelt speech, he gave the stage to Union, who poured her heart out in front of the audience. Union began by expressing her gratitude for getting the opportunity to be present among influential people. She then dived into the societal issues that Black people face.

It's the Black love for me! Round of applause to @DwyaneWade and @itsgabrielleu on taking home President's Award! pic.twitter.com/qIxbFerodr

— BET (@BET) February 26, 2023

She then said, “Even as we demand equality at the top of our lungs, we consistently fail to extend our advocacy to protect some our most vulnerable among us.”

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Union also spoke out on behalf of Black trans people and the struggles they face due to their identity. She concluded her speech by saying, “We are hopeful that we may witness a real shift in the fight for justice. The moment the movement makes room for everyone. Thank you”.”

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