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Another first for Misty Copeland, and many in ballet say it’s about time

She and Calvin Royal III are the first black couple to perform lead roles for American Ballet Theatre

By Eryn Mathewson

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Misty Copeland En Pointe

America’s most famous prima ballerina heads to Cuba to represent female athleticism. (Yes, athleticism.)

By Kelley L. Carter

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Misty Copeland continues to inspire

The 33-year-old ballerina offers advice to those on their own paths to success

By Maya A. Jones

Misty Copeland’s Barbie doll is an inspiration

She didn’t let the word “no” discourage her

By Kelley D. Evans