Tag Archives: For Colored Girls

Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls” 40th Anniversary Exhibition

Posted on September 23, 2014 by rikyrah

I don’t believe any black girl can graduate to womanhood without knowing about, seeing, and understanding Ms. Ntozake Shange’s Choreopoem “For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide when the Rainbow is Enuf.” Ntozake Sahnge- Poet, author, and playwright Paulette Williams … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on February 15, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on … Continue reading →

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For COLORED GIRLS…Let’s Claim It ALL

Posted on November 10, 2010 by rikyrah

                                        Ntozake Shange Author of  For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough  For me, this is Tyler Perry’s best work.  I commend him for bringing our story to the big screen and as always, like his works … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on November 6, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Macy Gray (born Natalie Renee McIntyre; September 6, 1967),[1][2] also credited as Natalie Hinds in her music, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice[3] and a singing style heavily influenced … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on September 22, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on … Continue reading →

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