Former Chicago Bulls: Dwyane Wade the real MVP speaking on LGBTQ issues

Former Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade has come under fire in recent months for speaking on LGBTQ issues and making an effort to show solidarity.

Here’s a look at why former Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade is the real MVP the LGBTQ community needs.

The media circus originally surfaced last fall because of the spotlight cast upon Dwyane Wade’s 12-year-old son Zion for sporting a crop top and painted nails in a family photo. About that time, Wade took to the media, explaining how Zion preferred to be identified with she/her pronouns.

Did Wade and his family do more harm than good by speaking on LGBTQ issues?

I think not.

Having the support of Wade does wonders for the LGBTQ community. They need a champion to act as a bit of a messenger carrying out a message of inclusivity and love. There’s enough hate and division in this world.

When I see someone of Wade’s status speaking on LGBTQ issues, it’s refreshing. It tells me progress is at work.

I acknowledge this is a topic many men would prefer not to speak of.

At the same time, there’s a growing chorus calling for an end to toxic masculinity. For that reason alone, it’s time for change.

Wade isn’t the first father having to adapt after learning one of their children is identifying as LGBTQ, and he won’t be the last.

In some ways, Wade has become the spokesman for what healthy masculinity looks like.

In case you missed it, take a look at what Wade had to say of the backlash he and his family faced over a family photo.

https://twitter.com/DwyaneWade/status/1200919628471570433

To be clear, there’s nothing wrong with identifying as heterosexual and supporting the rights of those identifying as LGBTQ. I don’t think less of Wade as a man for speaking out the way he did, and neither should anyone else.

This is not an attack against Wade and his masculinity. This is an ode to Wade and fathers everywhere that are raising children identifying as LGBTQ.

Regardless of where you stand with LGBTQ issues, it’s important not to degenerate or think less of fathers such as Wade.