China first became a country 3500 years ago, but in all that time, only one woman has served as the ruler of China in her own right. In 665 AD, Empress Wu Zetian sneakily ascended to the throne, where she remained in charge until her death 40 years later. But her journey to get there? It’s complicated to say the least! Join a VERY enthusiastic Desiree on this week’s episode of Kickass Women of Color as she digs deep into the astonishing (and bloody!) life of Wu Zetian.