To many in Stockton, Anna Malaika Nti-Asare is best known as the woman on the arm of Mayor Michael Tubbs. Over the past two years, standing by her fiancé’s side throughout his campaign, she’s been referred to as a “trophy girlfriend” and a “pretty face.” And while those comments may disguise themselves as compliments, they strike a nerve with Anna. A world traveler, a dedicated scholar with a collection of degrees from prestigious universities, and a prominent voice for social justice, Anna is ashamed of the way some people feel they can talk about her.