Anastacia was a blue-eyed beauty in 17th century Brazil born to a slave and her Portuguese master. The story goes that Anastacia was repeatedly raped by a guard, but was successful in fending off attacks by the master, thus inspiring women today to have strength against abusive husbands. Her legend inspires healing and hope in Brazil where she is revered as a saint today.
Here is Lezley Saar's stunning Anastacia. 
