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Celebrating Ntozake Shange: Where Her Legacy Lives On. Welcome to a digital haven dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the remarkable contributions of playwright Ntozake Shange. Dive into her timeless works, stay updated with the latest news, press, and announcements, and gain deeper insights through exclusive interviews. Join us in honoring the enduring genius of Ntozake Shange and her profound impact on literature and the arts.

THE NEW COLLECTION

THE NEW COLLECTION

Now Available · From Legacy Lit Publishers

for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

50th ANNIVERSARY~ 2026  

50th ANNIVERSARY~ 2026  

“The 50th anniversary of the first Broadway staging of for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf is fast approaching. This milestone presents the opportunity to celebrate this important work and the genius of Ntozake Shange. The play’s poetically vivid exploration of pain, resilience, sisterhood and hope struck chords that still resonate…. and changed American theater in profound ways.  Actress and playwright Anna Deveare Smith speaks to the immense influence of Shange in this 2022 interview. See Tribute to Ntozake Shange from Anna Deveare Smith. With your help, we hope to celebrate this upcoming anniversary with new productions, workshops and symposiums across the country centered on the work and legacy of Ntozake Shange.”