Expressions of Black Womanhood in America
I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America began as a reflection of who Black Women are while understanding that the world is intent on suppressing our humanity. More than fifty women were photographed across the country for I AM WOMAN. There are six contributing writers. Each woman was asked to share words they use to describe themselves.
I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America reaches back to Isabel de Olvera who, in 1600, declared herself free from marriage and slavery in a sworn affidavit before an expedition to New Mexico. It stretches forward to the deeply hopeful inauguration of Kamala Harris Vice President of the United States of America in 2021.
I AM WOMAN is a triumphant response to centuries of oppression, neglect and abuse. It’s a tribute to the women in America who are not seen, heard, honored or appreciated, yet are always relied upon to support every layer of society. This collection of images and words is an expression of how Black Women in America see themselves. Who they are as individuals in private, in public, as a community and as givers and receivers of ancestral grace.
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The Women of I AM WOMAN
Contributors
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Models
Who do you say you are?
Johnna: I Am Ever-Changing
Laneice: I Am Divine Legacy
Ce-Ce: I Am Strong
Dakota: I Am Life
Aisha: I Am Exuberant
LaShawnda: I Am Light & Salt
Kimberly: I Am Forgiving
Ashley: I Am Confident
Kayla: I Am Everything
Eartha: I Am Multi-faceted
Octavia: I Am Laughter
Chaka: I Am Faith Personified
Lyn: I Am Resilient
Taryn: I Am Organized Chaos
Allyssa: I Am Optimistic
Bernadette: I Am Defiance
Lyndia: I Am Strong
Darnisha: I Am Strong
LaKia: I Am Goofy
Charlene: I Am Worthy
Bessie: I Am a Daughter of God
Gloria: I Am Multi-talented
Mariana: I Am Strong-willed
Nancy: I Am Dynamic & Essential
Media
Harvest Lifer Podcast: LaShawnda & Abena
Link to original post (with notes): Author Chat with Abena Amoah
Interview with Black Writer’s Workspace
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I AM WOMAN Content
Isabel de Olvera: I Demand Justice.
I AM WOMAN: Interview with Black Writers Workspace
Harvest Photo 
