For colored girls who have considered suicide, when the rainbow is enuf

Ntozake Shange's 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf' is a powerful choreopoem that delves into the lives of seven African-American women, each identified by a color of the rainbow.

The work addresses themes of love, loss, empowerment, and survival in a society marked by racism and sexism.

First performed in 1976, it has become a classic of American literature, celebrated for its unflinching portrayal of women's experiences and its innovative blend of poetry, dance, and music.