And Angela Bassett brought a wisdom and fearlessness to the ear of the king as his mother, Ramonda.

They think of us not just as Queen but Queen Mother.

Mother is nurturer and the first teacher.

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Boys do the maths and sciences.

That happens a lot in the world today.

Girls are not encouraged to go into those fields.

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Not only does he respect Shuri, but all the women, she explained.

He respects his mother, he respects his general, and the lady he is pursuing.

Women must also respect one another, Nyongo, 35, said.

Their personal motivations are what leads them forward.

They are not eye candy.

Although, she says, smiling, we do lookpretty damn fly, I must say!