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Gabrielle Union is “inspired” by her stepdaughter Zaya. The Bring It On star praised her 13-year-old stepdaughter — whose father is Gabrielle’s husband, Dwyane Wade — for being her “most authentic self” after being assigned male at birth and coming out as transgender earlier this year. Speaking about Zaya, as well as her 23-month-old biological…

Halle Berry has pulled out of a transgender role after she faced an online backlash. The 53-year-old star has said sorry for considering a trans character part, and admitted she now believes “the transgender community should undeniably have the opportunity to tell their own stories.” A statement posted on her Twitter account read: “Over the…

Gabrielle Union finds it “a little odd” to get “recognition” for being supportive of her stepdaughter Zaya’s transition. The 47-year-old actress and her husband Dwyane Wade received praise earlier this year for being accepting when Wade’s 12-year-old daughter Zaya — who was born a boy named Zion — revealed she is transgender. And Union has…

Boosie continues to clarify his stance concerning Dwyane Wade’s child, Zaya Wade, and other transgender kids. While on Instagram Live, the “Wipe Me Down” rapper shared his thoughts on why he took issue with Zaya Wade making the decision at such a young age. “I got gay people around me,” Boosie told his followers. “I…

Cardi B has made a special announcement for Dwyane Wade’s daughter Zaya after she came out as transgender. The 12-year-old daughter of the retired NBA star who was born a boy named Zion came out earlier this month after Wade revealed she wants to be known as Zaya. Following the news, many critics claimed Zaya…

Dwyane Wade has fans raising eyebrows since revealing his transgender daughter, Zaya, knew her gender identity at age 3. The NBA legend and future Hall of Famer told Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America” that “Zaya has known it for nine years” that she was a female. D-Wade went on to explain that he had…

Gabrielle Union has thanked fans for their “love and encouragement” after her step-daughter came out as transgender. The 47-year-old actress took to social media on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, to share her gratitude to those who have offered “support” and “resources” following the news that her 12-year-old stepdaughter — who was born a boy named…

Gabrielle Union consulted the cast of “Pose” to educate herself about the LGBTQ+ community after her stepdaughter came out as transgender. The 47-year-old actress’ husband Dwyane Wade has revealed his wife spoke to the cast of the FX show — which follows the story of New York City’s African American and Latino LGBTQ+ community in…

“King Ester” is a coming-of-age story about a trans teen chasing her dreams against all odds in New Orleans. The web series is hosted on Issa Rae’s YouTube channel and stars trans actor Rowin Amone. The series touches on some heavy topics, one of which is survival sex work, something the main character Ester engages…

“King Ester” stars Rowin Amone and L.J. Scott stopped by rolling out‘s “Reality Check” to discuss the controversial YouTube series. The series is a coming-of-age story about a trans woman who has aspirations of being a star. The series is hosted on Issa Rae’s channel.

While former “Empire” star Malik Yoba blasted bullies who tormented a man who loved transgender women to the point where he committed suicide, Yoba admitted that he’s attracted to transgender women himself. In an Instagram post rebuking bullies, Yoba, who’s also known for starring in “New York Undercover” and the Why Did I Get Married?…

Amiyah Scott and rolling out celebrated the release of her cover and the season finale of “STAR” on FOX at 8 p.m. EST.

Amiyah Scott became Insta-famous years ago after breaking the internet when she posted a split-screen image of her former self dressed as a young boy in a school portrait and as the glamorous woman she is today. That before-and-after photograph became the most famous meme in Instagram’s #10yearchallenge because the transformation was unbelievable. Before that…

Morehouse College recently made national headlines after its board of trustees approved a policy that will allow individuals who self-identify as men, regardless of the sex assigned to them at birth, to be considered for admission into the nation’s only historically Black school for men. The Gender Identity Admissions and Matriculation Policy will be implemented during…

A vicious mob attack caught on tape has resulted in the arrest of one suspect. Police allege that Edward Thomas, 29, was the main antagonist in the brutal beating of a transgender woman identified as Muhlaysia Booker, that occurred after a minor traffic accident on April 12, 2019. Police in Dallas responded to a call…

A transgender shopper went volcanic on a game store worker when the employee used the wrong title to address her. The unidentified woman exploded on the male employee, who made the innocuous error of addressing her as “sir” instead of “ma’am” at a GameStop in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The transgender customer had just purchased an…

Dreams were dashed for some girls competing at the CIAC State Open track and field in Connecticut after wins by Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood. Both Miller and Yearwood smoked their competition but some parents, athletes, and coaches are outraged at the wins. The problem for this group is the fact that Miller and Yearwood…

Transgender model/actress Shauna Brooks is known for her outrageous views and spilling tea. She visited rolling out’s Reality Check to set the record straight about an alleged tryst with “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” playboy Stevie J, her thoughts on Bobby V’s latest rumor and to talk about her upcoming autobiography. Admittedly a transgender escort, Brooks…

Bobby V is no stranger to scandal. He’s also one of the few artists that doesn’t take his public persona too seriously. In the midst of promoting his new album, he stopped by rolling out‘s reality check segment to discuss his new album and what he’s been up to over the last few years. Most…

Just seven short weeks ago (at press time), Andrea Jenkins decided she would take a seat. The newly minted Minneapolis City Council vice president, Ward 8, is one of two Black transgender representatives on the City Council, representing South Minneapolis. She recently made headlines as she revealed that she is dealing with multiple sclerosis, an auto-immune disease…