For colored girls who have considered suicide, when the rainbow is enuf (1975) by Ntozake Shange
A powerful choreopoem that explores the struggles and resilience of African American women through a series of poetic monologues.
Rating: 4.7
Genres Poetry, Drama, Performance
Original language: en
Stars
Lady in Brown
Lady in Yellow
Lady in Blue
Lady in Green
Lady in Red
Lady in Orange
Lady in Purple
Creators
Ntozake Shange (author)
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