Misty Copeland

Student Athlete of the Week: Lindsey Black-Ross

June 11, 2020

Hamilton freshmen Lindsey Black-Ross just started her basketball career with the Yankees girls’ basketball team. Her knowledge and experience with dance helped her as she gained more knowledge of basketball. ... read more »

Breaking Barriers in Ballet: Misty Copeland Set to Receive Trailblazer Award

September 5, 2019

On Sep. 11, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), will honor Misty Copeland, with their esteemed Trailblazer Award, during the CBC’s annual “Celebration of the Arts” event ... read more »

This Week in Women’s History

March 8, 2017

Past and present-day African American women poets, actresses, civil rights leaders, film makers and educators who have paved the way for young ladies today by showing the true definition of #BlackGirlMagic. ... read more »

Debbie Allen Inspires Young Dancers with Misty Copeland

March 24, 2016

Debbie Allen teamed up with Misty Copeland to kick off DADA ON POINTE and host “An Afternoon with Misty Copeland,” at Grand Arts High School this past Saturday, March 19. Hundreds of young dancers gathered in the auditorium in awe as they listened to the two dance icons discuss a wide range of issues ... read more »

Original Special, Multiple Programming Offerings Commemorate Black History Month Across ESPN Platforms

February 9, 2016

Celebrating the achievements of African-Americans who have made a positive influence within their sport and in society. ESPN is once again commemorating Black History Month with multiple programming offerings on television, ... read more »

Ballerina Misty Copeland heading to Broadway’s ‘On the Town’

July 8, 2015

Ballerina Misty Copeland, who just became the first African-American woman to be a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, has another breakthrough planned — a debut on Broadway. ... read more »