Tina Knowles-Lawson, the mother of singers Beyoncé and Solange, is using her platform to celebrate Black women visionaries through a new series in collaboration with
Since the creation of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” in 1954 at the New York City Ballet, there has never been a Black ballerina in the
Never call the man a liar. Drake promised his fans new music, and he more than lived up to that promise with a Friday night
Misty Copeland became a cultural icon as the first African American prima ballerina. Seeing a Black ballerina in a national spotlight inspired young Black girls
Throughout history, African American dancers, choreographers and instructors (e.g. Kathrine Dunham, Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey, Cab Calloway, and the Nicholas Brothers) have made major contributions
The CEO of Under Armour is catching flack from the athletes who promote his brand. Kevin Plank recently shared his views on President Donald Trump
Beloved ballerina Misty Copeland said “I do!” to her longtime boyfriend, Olu Evans. The pair tied the knot on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the
Congrats will soon be in order for top Black ballerina Misty Copeland and her finacé Olu Evans. The longtime couple is set to wed this summer,
On Monday, Jan. 25, Under Armour announced a global partnership with the dynamic actor, producer and global superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. As part of the long-term
It’s not often a producer like Shonda Rhimes is a top contender for a coveted NAACP Image Entertainer of the Year Award and she would
Misty Copeland is betting the odds in more ways than one. She is anything but typical. Copeland is a Black woman with an athletic physique in
[jwplatform JI881HIQ] Urbanworld Film Festival chose A Ballerina’s Tale doc as its closing night film to screen. Enjoy this Q&A with Misty Copeland, director Nelson George and Raven
Industry insiders and movie buffs alike are buzzing about the upcoming 2015 Urbanworld Film Festival. Presented by BET Networks and HBO, this year’s fest will
Sean L. James: model, former NFL player, businessman and advocate against bullying. James also found a creative way to show common straights with sports and
Accomplished ballerina Misty Copeland is being recognized in a major way for her admirable talent and compelling life story. A documentary is being made about
Drea Kelly affirms women during Ladies’ Night Out event “It’s how you control your body.” “How you control how you stand.” “How you control what you
Misty Copeland is only the second black woman in the history of the American Ballet Theatre to gain the status of soloist. Her new memoir,
[jwplatform 0qXdw8sV] “I will dance for those who have never seen a ballet, who pass the Metropolitan Opera House but can’t imagine what goes on
Misty Copeland becomes the first black dancer to lead a top US ballet group. On Tuesday, The American Ballet Theatre announced that Copeland had been
Kanye West, Laverne Cox and Misty Copeland nabbed spots on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World list. The list, which was released earlier today,
