I AM WOMAN – Harvest Life

IAW: Author Chat w/Abena Amoah

A conversation with I AM WOMAN contributor, Abena Amoah. “I’m not telling you that you have to tell your story. I’m telling you that you can.” ~ Abena Amoah

Interview: I Am Woman on Black Writer’s Workspace

I had a very good conversation with Michelle Jackson of Black Writer’s Workspace about my book, I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America. Listen to the interview below. https://youtu.be/hCAJyWMHDrk

Unboxing my proof

I AM Woman: A Celebration of Being

I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America is a showcase of the indomitable Spirit of Black Womanhood weaving through generations as cord of strength and wisdom. Forget the world. I AM WOMAN is a declaration of existence – without permission. Everyone is aware of their outward image. Many people spend their lives enhancingContinueContinue reading “I AM Woman: A Celebration of Being”

I AM WOMAN: An Introduction

Looking Back to Move Forward In February 2018, I quit my corporate job with a determination to work and live as a writer and photographer. A few months later, several interests coalesced into a photo essay book idea that has become I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America. I AM WOMAN comes fromContinueContinue reading “I AM WOMAN: An Introduction”

I AM WOMAN Covers

I have a release date for the I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America! It will be available for purchase on June19, 2021 via Amazon. YAY! The low pre-order price is available until the release date. All pre-orders will be shipped from me so they can be signed copies if you wish. I’mContinueContinue reading “I AM WOMAN Covers”

A Prayer for Sojourner Truth

We think of history as being so distant, but standing at Mother Sojourner’s grave site made me very aware that her time was not so long ago.

POEM: I Am from…

I am LaShawnda, sister of Kim and Nicolette. We are daughters of Terry Ann, the daughter of Bessie Mae, The daughter of Lizzie, the daughter of Mae Emma, the daughter of Many Unknowns. I am from coconut oil and bergamot grease From pinto beans and bananas. I am from the light. From home-cooked meals andContinueContinue reading “POEM: I Am from…”

I AM WOMAN: A Book List from the Timeline

421 Years of Black Women Using Their Words This book list is derived from the African American Women Using Our Words Timeline I developed for I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America. As with most creative projects, I had no idea where the timeline would lead. This is by no means a fullContinueContinue reading “I AM WOMAN: A Book List from the Timeline”

I AM WOMAN: A Timeline

African Women In America: Using Our Voices A Timeline: 1500 -2000’s This has been quite an undertaking for I AM WOMAN: Expressions of Black Womanhood in America! At first I assumed there had to be chronologies of African Women in America and our contributions or achievements throughout the centuries. But there really weren’t any. IContinueContinue reading “I AM WOMAN: A Timeline”