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“Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain, and still succeed.”— Misty Copeland
Under Armour Focuses on Women’s
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Under Armour plans to shine a spotlight on its women’s business next week with a campaign that includes a TV ad featuring Misty Copeland, soloist with the American Ballet Theater. For More
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Misty Copeland by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory of the NYC Dance Project. To learn more visit: nycdanceproject.com.
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The Most Searched: A Celebration of Black History Makers ✊✊✊
What a beautiful way to usher in Black History Month!
Today, Misty Copeland was named Principal Ballerina at American Ballet Theatre, the first Black ballerina in the company’s 75 year history. The photo on the right is Ms. Copeland being congratulated by one of her idols, Raven Wilkinson. Ms. Wilkinson was the first Black woman to dance full-time with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 1955 - but racism stunted much of her career in the United States. The photo on the right was taken by Gene Schiavone. The photo of Ms. Wilkinson in the 1950s was provided by her to Pointe Magazine
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