EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 31 MIN
Misty Copeland honours trailblazing Black ballet dancer Raven Wilkinson
from Q with Tom Power
In 2015, Misty Copeland became the first Black woman to become principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Her heartfelt memoir “The Wind at My Back” pays tribute to her mentor and fellow dance pioneer Raven Wilkinson, who performed in the segregated South as a member of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in the 1950s. A few years back, Misty joined guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about Raven's incredible life and legacy.
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Misty Copeland honours trailblazing Black ballet dancer Raven Wilkinson
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