The late, great Raven Wilkinson 🩰 Wilkinson is recognized as the first Black woman to dance for a major classical ballet company, having broken the color barrier in 1955. She is also the mentor to @Misty Copeland, whose latest book focuses on their formative relationship. “The impact that she had on the ballet community is something that needs to be acknowledged, as well as the impact she had on my life and my career,” Copeland says of her mentor. Learn how Copeland is paying it forward in ALL
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