3 Myths about Gun Violence
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3 Myths about Gun Violence

There’s a lot of misinformation going around about gun violence. We have been seeing all types of conspiracy theories circulating about the actions of the Las Vegas terrorist, who killed over 50 and injured over 500. Watch as we debunk myths and break down the facts: The Root Facebook Continue reading

Women you should know: Queen Yaa Asantewaa
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Women you should know: Queen Yaa Asantewaa

Nana Yaa Asantewaa (c. 1840 – 17 October 1921) was appointed queen mother of Ejisu of the Ashanti Empire—now part of modern-day Ghana—by her brother Nana Akwasi Afrane Okpese, the Ejisuhene “ruler of Ejisu”. Prior to European colonization, the Ashanti people developed an influential West African empire. Asantewaa was the Gatekeeper of the “Golden Stool” (Sika ‘dwa) during this powerful Ashanti Confederacy (Asanteman), an independent federation of Asanti … Continue reading