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Ashanti said the controversial anti-abortion laws sweeping the country were “astonishing”. The Grammy Award Winner the singer, 41, shared her thoughts EXCLUSIVELY with HollywoodLife while promoting her new children’s book, My name is a story.
“I feel it’s very important that as women we can make our own choices“The beater” Foolish “says. “That’s where I stand. I really feel confused when someone who can’t have children is allowed to have a say before someone who can. Everyone has their lives to live.” living, and that is taking care of yourself. Having a mind, having strength, being able to protect your body.”
Massive protests across the country took place in a nationwide outcry over the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling legalized abortion nationwide. Follow the news is many famous people who shared in the outcry, calling on people across the country to protest against the upcoming ruling and take action to preserve women’s right to choose the law of the land.
Meanwhile, the legendary R&B and Hip Hop singer has ventured into new territory with her latest children’s book. My name is a story hit hit on July 12. From the multi-talented star is an empowering story inspired by Ashanti’s own experience of a girl learn to love her unique name. “I am very excited about it. Obviously it reflects a very intimate experience because this is how I grew up,” said the New York native.
“Inspiration comes from real life experiences. And actually, when I was young, I used to work at a daycare center. So when the kids have recess or playtime, they’ll jump and bounce around, doing what kids do. But when I pick up a book and say it’s story time, it’s fascinating to see how impactful reading a story can really be to a child,” she said. “They have become very attached. And I said, “Well, I want to write a children’s book when I’m older,” so that’s what I’ve always had in mind. “
