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June was African-American Music Appreciation Month, and as we celebrate the sounds that have inspired generations both past and present, the talented Misty Copeland has provided…

GETTY IMAGES: Historically white activities. Nontraditional participants. Serena Williams and Misty Copeland are the faces of their respective professions in the United States. Williams is…

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This past week has been nothing short of amazing for ballet dancer Misty Copeland. She recently made history as the first African-American woman to become…

Misty Copeland and her rise atop the ranks of the competitive world of ballet has been one barrier-shattering moment after another. On Tuesday, it was…

Congratulations are in order. One of the most famous African-American ballerinas just made history by becoming the first Black woman to hold the position of…

Bravos, bouquets and most of all a clear sense of history reigned at the Metropolitan Opera House on Wednesday as Misty Copeland made her New York…

*Cable channel Oxygen has put into development a docuseries following renowned ballerina Misty Copeland. The show, tentatively titled “The Misty Copeland Project,” follows talented hopefuls…

  This year has certainly been one of many biopics. With the production of several big name projects already in the works, such as the…

New York, NY — The National Action Network celebrated its annual Triumph Awards on Monday, June 2, 2014 celebrating the achievements and contributions of a…

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National Action Network (NAN) and Reverend Al Sharpton hosted the 5th annual Triumph Awards on June 2, 2014 at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This special…