Copeland becomes first African American woman to be named company's principal dancer in defiance of personal injuries and institutional standardsAmerican ballerina Misty Copeland has made history as the first black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, marking the culmination of her remarkable ascent in an industry that has long been faulted for its lack of diversity. Related: Misty Copeland raises …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:14PM on June 30, 2015