BLACK LOVE IS LOVE

LEGEND TAKES HER FINAL BOW:

On October 22nd, Misty Copeland retired from American Ballet Theatre in a star-studded gala that had Oprah Winfrey and Debbie Allen in tears. The first Black female principal dancer in ABT’s 85-year history closed out 25 years with the company, performing excerpts from Romeo and Juliet and receiving golden glitter showers during her curtain call. “Although I’ll be saying farewell to the stage, I’ll always be committed to opening doors, creating space, and making ballet a place where everyone belongs,” -CNN she wrote. Her 3-year-old son Jackson even came onstage in a tuxedo to hug his mom. NPR -Through her Misty Copeland Foundation and BE BOLD program, she continues advancing diversity in dance education. American Ballet Theatre She didn’t just dance—she changed who gets to be seen. 🩰✨ #MistyCopeland #BlackExcellence #BalletHistory