“My dad, Ty Pope is here tonight, he is a professional bodybuilder and a pastor when I was growing up and didn’t disown me, when I told him, I wanted to be a Destiny’s Child. I’m so grateful for our relationship and your dedication to being the best father you could be for me.” – Jeremy Pope in his acceptance speech at the #GLAADawards
Look at the art. Look at this black girl magic. Look at her joy! Look at that smile and that face. What a beauty. What a baby. Ma’Khia Bryant was just 16 years old.