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Misty Copeland makes history as American Ballet Theatre's first black principal ballerina by Joshua Barajas

Photo by Under ArmourMisty Copeland, who has been outspoken about race in the world of dance, has become the first black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre, a first in the top ballet company’s 75-year history. The company’s artistic director Kevin McKenzie announced Tuesday that Copeland is expected to start her new role, along with the three other selected principal dancers, in August, th…

SOURCE: PBS at 8:09pm on June 30, 2015

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