The President of the USA Barack Obama has recognised transgender mothers in his official Mother’s Day proclamation.
In a his weekly video address to the nation yesterday President Obama spoke of the importance of recognising the role all mother’s played in our lives. President Obama said that included biological parents, adoptive parents or just mentors.
“I hope you’ll also take a moment to say thank you to the women in your life who love you in that special way mothers do. Biological moms, adoptive moms, and foster moms; single moms, grandmoms and godmothers; aunts and mentors – whomever you think of when you think of Mother’s Day.” President Obama said.
Today in his official proclamation the ‘Leader of the Free World’ went further making a specific reference to gender identity.
“On Mother’s Day, we celebrate those who are the first to welcome us into the world. Performing the most important work there is, mothers — biological, foster, or adoptive — are our first role models and earliest motivators. They balance enormous responsibilities and shape who we become as adults, their lessons guiding us throughout life.
“Regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, mothers have always moved our Nation forward and remained steadfast in their pursuit of a better and brighter future for their children.” President Obama said.
It seems President Obama also had some fun calling up mother’s to wish them a Happy Mother’s Day. In a video uploaded to daughter Malia’s YouTube account the president is seen delivering some surprise phone calls.
Awesome president !
I love him more than words can express
I wonder? Was obama’s mother transgender?
This is a man I will always hold a very high respect for, because of the things he fought for in the name of equality. I am a transgender mother, so this means a lot to me.
Best, most genuine, loving, caring, compassionate, respectful president we will ever have! Your name will forever ring bells! Love u president OBAMA!
He passed a law in 2014 and it states transgender people in the work force are a minority . Incentives to work us . I know this to be true as I’m a transgender female ♡ . Does more for us then any other president. He is about humanity! !
President Obama had a transgender nanny. He still turned out pretty successful, whatever you think of his politics. I’ve known many transgender mothers, and they and their children deserve respect as well.
Best President ever !!! Thank you President Obama for truly caring and making a difference these past 8 years.
I don’t think he believes a word of it.
Oneof the most awesome presidents, this country has had
This is one President I can be proud of for all of the wonderful things he continues to do for our Country!