Iskra Lawrence reveals partner Philip Payne is already talking to their young son about race as she pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
People all over the world are paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Day: a federal holiday in the United States that marks the birthday of the civil rights icon.
In honor of MLK Day, British model Iskra Lawrence posted photos of herself with partner Philip Payne and their nine-month-old biracial son.
Along with the adorable family snaps, she shared their belief that — it’s never too early to talk about race with your children.
MLK Day: Iskra Lawrence paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Day by sharing inspiring messages and photos of herself with partner Philip Payne and their nine-month-old son
The couple flashed big glowing smiles as they stood in front of a colorful mural, snuggled up with their bundle of joy, just feet from a street.
‘The other day I snuck into our nursery to listen to @philipapayne speak to our son about race, his heritage and how we want him to be proud of who his, it was so moving,’ Lawrence, 30, began in the caption with obvious emotion.
‘I’m so proud of the father you are @philipapayne and honoured to learn from you day by day,’ she proudly confessed to her 4.6. million Instagram fans and followers.
‘It is never too early to start having these conversations and I pray they never stop until just like MLK said that our children are judged for the content of their character, not the colour of their skin.
The British-born model, 30, shared about how it’s never to early to talk about race with your children in her MLK Day tribute
Proud mama: Lawrence revealed that she’s proud of Payne for the father he is to their baby boy
Lawrence, who’s an ambassador for body positivity retail brand Aerie, reposted one of the photos on her Instagram Story with another tribute to MLK Day; only this time she thanked Dr. King and the countless others who put their lives on the line and paved the road towards equality for all.
‘Thank you MLK for all you fought for and for the many Black people who lost their lives to fight for a better future,’ she wrote before sharing how the sacrifice of their predecessors helped make their relationship possible.
‘Me and P often talk about how we wouldn’t have been able to be with each other and create our family if it hadn’t been for those brave souls and we are forever grateful and will continue to do the work and honour your your legacy.’
She ended by announcing that they ‘are already actively teaching our son this too.’
Respect: Lawrence also thanked Dr. King and the countless others who put their lives on the line and paved the road towards equality for all
Self pride: Lawrence is an ambassador for body positivity retail brand Aerie
The first-time mom kept it casual and comfy in the fashion department for the photos, dressed in grey sweatpants and a plaid shirt over a tee.
Payne, a tour manager and songwriter, looked equally sporty in black sweatpants and a matching hoodie.
The couple first met in January 2018 while attending a Grammy Awards party in New York City.
By November of the following year the model announced she was 17 weeks pregnant with their first child, who arrived on April 16, 2020.
Come together: The couple first met at a Grammy Awards party in New York City in January 2018, and announced their pregnancy in November 2019