From my first day of college, I saw things, experienced things, and faced things that molded me to be stronger. But still, I questioned who I was. While putting together a fashion sketch portfolio, I came across a poem I wrote in 2014 titled, Who Am I? I asked myself-who am I. Clearly, I didn't seem to know. But I realized I wasn't the only person with that question. And thus, the journey begins. I AM THE BLACK WOMAN is a collection of twenty-six short stories, proses, and poems designed to empower, enlighten, and elevate the black girl. R. N. Headlam is a Jamaican fashion designer who grew up in the British Virgin Islands. She began writing stories during her high school years. While attending the Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, R. N. Headlam published her debut novel r.