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Tag: Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland Honors Black Ballerinas In New Children’s Book ‘My Journey To Our Legacy’
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Misty Copeland Honors Black Ballerinas In New Children’s Book ‘My Journey To Our Legacy’

“It's important for us to have our history documented,” said the barrier breaking ballerina.
By Keyaira Boone · Nov 1, 2021
McConnell Admits He Was Wrong About Obama Pandemic Playbook
News · Politics

McConnell Admits He Was Wrong About Obama Pandemic Playbook

Days after McConnell said the Obama administration had not left a pandemic playbook, the Senate Majority Leader said on Fox News that he was mistaken.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 15, 2020
Misty Copeland Says It's 'Crazy' She Received Backlash For Calling Out Russian Ballerinas In Blackface
Celebrity

Misty Copeland Says It's 'Crazy' She Received Backlash For Calling Out Russian Ballerinas In Blackface

As the first Black performer to be appointed as a principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre, Copeland is no stranger to discrimination.
By Kimberly Wilson · Mar 10, 2020
11-Year-Old Charlotte Nebres Is The First Black Marie In New York City Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’
Entertainment

11-Year-Old Charlotte Nebres Is The First Black Marie In New York City Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’

The young dancer is the first Black ballerina to play the role since the ballet company premiered the production in 1954.
By Essence · Dec 5, 2019
Misty Copeland Talks About What It Takes To Be One Of The Most Badass Ballerinas In The World
Beauty · Celebrity · Entertainment · Lifestyle

Misty Copeland Talks About What It Takes To Be One Of The Most Badass Ballerinas In The World

By Shantel Holder · Oct 18, 2019
Misty Copeland Shares Journey From Withdrawn Child To Renowned Ballerina
News

Misty Copeland Shares Journey From Withdrawn Child To Renowned Ballerina

Prima Ballerina Misty Copeland was honored by the Congressional Black Caucus. She used the occasion to advocate for arts education.
By Tanya A. Christian · Sep 14, 2019
She, The People: How Misty Copeland Is Breaking Down Borders With Dance
Culture · In Her We Trust

She, The People: How Misty Copeland Is Breaking Down Borders With Dance

On a trip to Kingston, Jamaica, the world's preeminent Black ballerina shares why bringing representation to dance is a mission she happily accepts.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 14, 2019
Watch Misty Copeland Explain Why It's Bittersweet To Make History As A Black Ballerina
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Watch Misty Copeland Explain Why It's Bittersweet To Make History As A Black Ballerina

By Danielle Young · Nov 2, 2018
Watch John Legend Be All Humble And What Not About His History-Making EGOT Status
Celebrity

Watch John Legend Be All Humble And What Not About His History-Making EGOT Status

By Danielle Young · Oct 9, 2018
Misty Copeland’s New Under Armour Collection Is Just As Graceful And Powerful As She Is
Celebrity · Fashion

Misty Copeland’s New Under Armour Collection Is Just As Graceful And Powerful As She Is

By Michelle Darrisaw · May 3, 2018
Misty Copeland Hopes To Inspire Young Brown Girls As the Face of Estée Lauder's 'Modern Muse' 
Beauty · Celebrity

Misty Copeland Hopes To Inspire Young Brown Girls As the Face of Estée Lauder's 'Modern Muse' 

The ballerina tells ESSENCE why being a part of the global beauty brand is "unbelievably surreal."

By Samantha Callender · Jul 31, 2017
Watch These Young Black Ballerinas' Emotional Response To Meeting Misty Copeland
Celebrity

Watch These Young Black Ballerinas' Emotional Response To Meeting Misty Copeland

“It’s not common and it should be...to see beautiful brown women do ballet.”
 

By Paula Rogo · Apr 29, 2017
Misty Copeland Talks About Her Health Struggles: 'I Was Definitely Overeating At One Point'
Celebrity · Health & Wellness

Misty Copeland Talks About Her Health Struggles: 'I Was Definitely Overeating At One Point'

Copeland, who became The American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer, opens up about her struggle with eating habits. 

By Gabrielle Olya · Apr 4, 2017
Misty Copeland's Guide To A 'Ballerina Body': Five Exercises For A Strong, Sculpted Physique
Celebrity · Health & Wellness

Misty Copeland's Guide To A 'Ballerina Body': Five Exercises For A Strong, Sculpted Physique

After making history nearly a decade ago as The American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer, Misty Copeland is sharing exercise tips in her new book. 

By Misty Copeland · Mar 21, 2017
Misty Copeland Calls Out Under Armour For CEO's Trump Support
News

Misty Copeland Calls Out Under Armour For CEO's Trump Support

She took the athletic brand's CEO to task for calling President Trump “an asset” in a recent interview

By Paula Rogo · Feb 10, 2017
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· Jan 25, 2017
Misty Copeland Accused Of Photoshopping Image, Ballerina Defends Her Actions
Beauty · News

Misty Copeland Accused Of Photoshopping Image, Ballerina Defends Her Actions

"I'm happy and proud of my body and would never participate in changing it," the ABT dancer said in response to the accusations. 

By Nikki Brown · Sep 28, 2016
Misty Copeland, Taraji P. Henson, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and More Win at the Shorty Awards
Awards & Events · Celebrity

Misty Copeland, Taraji P. Henson, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and More Win at the Shorty Awards

The 8th Annual Shorty Awards honored the best of social media.
By Toni Akindele · Apr 12, 2016
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