"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf"

"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf" is a powerful choreopoem by Ntozake Shange, first performed in 1975. It explores the struggles and resilience of Black women through a series of interconnected monologues and poems, addressing themes such as love, loss, race, and identity. The work combines lyrical language with dance and music, creating a vibrant expression of the challenges faced by women of color in a patriarchal society. It highlights their courage and strength in overcoming adversity, making it a significant piece in both feminist and African American literature.