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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange is a choreopoem that addresses the experiences and struggles of Black women through a combination of dance, music, and poetry. The work explores themes of sexuality, relationships, and sociopolitical issues. The characters express their personal challenges and dreams using African American Vernacular English, reflecting the cultural context of the 1970s. The book includes references to rape, murder, and domestic abuse.