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While every day could easily be dedicated to celebrate Gabrielle Union, today (Jan. 29) is officially that day!
Thanks to Ultra Violet, a fabulous feminist organization that focuses on policy, violence against women and other issues, it’s #GabUnionAppreciationDay!
This amazing thread pointed out what an amazing mother, wife, and actress Gabrielle is and her ability to tirelessly fight for others, including herself.
As a sexual assault survivor, she has been brave to share her story with us and talk about her own personal growth being a self-described “mean girl.”
The thread also pointed out that Gabby has used her platform to speak up for others including Terry Crews, who ungrateful self recently threw her under the bus after she was fired from America’s Got Talent.
And we can’t forget her undying support for Zion, who attended the Miami Pride Parade.
And of course, there’s that #Shadybaby Kaavia.
Of course, Black women, including myself, flocked to Twitter show our love for the amazing actress and everything she had done for us, including letting us find out voice, sticking up for ourself and even the courage to come as a survivor of sexual assault.
Take a look at all this love:
It’s #GabUnionAppreciationDay Y’all…And Black Women Are Here For It! was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
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WELL this just became my new favorite holiday. Love you @itsgabrielleu ❤️ https://t.co/mNfSpGhSl4 pic.twitter.com/xv2Ic1Gp92
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 29, 2020
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This. https://t.co/iR5Vfu9vhx
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) January 29, 2020
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Gabriel Union's ability to mix humor w/hard truth gave me the courage to speak up about my experience with mental illness as a BW, with honesty and humor. Also I love that her and I both grew up in Pleasanton, CA!🥰#GabUnionAppreciationDay https://t.co/8ph1VE6YQP
— Ashley Jaye 🦥 (@ashleyjayeaye) January 29, 2020
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She gave us this gem, for which I'm eternally grateful. #gabunionappreciation https://t.co/SUpHEXDwuB pic.twitter.com/fKUqRTc17Z
— Ray Shizzle (@Rayshizzle75) January 29, 2020
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Been a fan for a long time and have enjoyed every single role. But having a little window into her being a mom has been the most beautiful and fun thing to watch. I am grateful for the woman you are! #GabUnionAppreciation pic.twitter.com/vVBWx132Bg
— Jacquie Harris (@BklynJaye) January 29, 2020
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Shoutout to @UltraViolet for (publicly) standing for black women. And merry #GabUnionAppreciation day! https://t.co/GyITfmiKTR
— Aneesa McMillan (@AneesaSM) January 29, 2020
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She never pretended to be something she is not and that is what I love most about Gabrielle Union. #GabUnionAppreciation Day. pic.twitter.com/jSZJdvQvFH
— TV Fanatic👑⚜️ (@TvKhaleesi) January 29, 2020
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In celebration of #GabUnionAppreciation I shall refer to everyone as "Woday" lmao pic.twitter.com/TGFGV9x8I9
— Buttery Brown (@Tyty_1211) January 29, 2020
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"Deliver us from Eva". I laughed and cried watching that film. #GabUnionAppreciation https://t.co/SmkXuOgHcY
— Agathe de Lili (@AgathedeLili) January 29, 2020
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Because:
— Candice Marie Benbow (@CandiceBenbow) January 29, 2020
1) her book helped us find comfort telling own quirky/hard/hilarious truth
2) she models for us survivors what thriving looks like
3) I looked ICONIC in her black&white stripe dress when I saw my ex again
I will FOREVER stan @itsgabrielleu! #GabUnionAppreciationDay
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so I read @itsgabrielleu book a few months after my assault and I finally felt like I wasn’t alone. I love that she champions for black women and for sexual assault survivors. She’s awesome and I want to be her friend🙏🏽
— Caitlin J. (@heyycaitlinj) January 29, 2020
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She is Perfection! Perioddddd pic.twitter.com/nb1IKrvTje
— Amber logan (@Amberlo46049099) January 29, 2020
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I met Gabrielle a long time ago. She’s tiny and gorgeous and just great to be around. I had no idea she was the force of nature she proves herself to be now but I’m not remotely surprised 🖤 pic.twitter.com/ylHloaBzLx
— Small Screen Girl (@KiraJW) January 29, 2020
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I’ve loved her since the first time we met in 2005 in DC. She was a joy to work with. She is also more beautiful in person than in photos and/or on screen... pic.twitter.com/m7FktzmuG4
— Complicated Rhythm and Simple Melody (@SweeterTart) January 29, 2020
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Gabrielle Union is one of the most unproblematic celebrities there is. This thread is awesome, she deserves these flowers while she’s still here. ❤️
— ShugAvary ❤ (@shugavary) January 29, 2020
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Queen pic.twitter.com/9gME42SYdB
— kels❤️ (@Shay_Shaw1995) January 29, 2020
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She’s married to my fave and her antics at Heat games are legendary! pic.twitter.com/s3OIYwz2GD
— Freewritertoo (@freewritertoo) January 29, 2020
