She grew up in near poverty in Southern California and was frequently homeless, her mother struggling to make ends meet for Misty and her five siblings. Eventually, she found solace and stability in dance, though she didn’t seriously pursue the art till she was 13 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/m... - ThreadSky

jonesmurphy.bsky.social • 11 days ago

She grew up in near poverty in Southern California and was frequently homeless, her mother struggling to make ends meet for Misty and her five siblings. Eventually, she found solace and stability in dance, though she didn’t seriously pursue the art till she was 13

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/magazine/misty-copeland-interview.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

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betsysb.bsky.social•10 days ago

She's what DEI is all about. Diversity, who wants monotony, how boring is that? Equity who wants unfairness to ANYONE'S talent? And Inclusion, who wants rejection, of not belonging in the human race? NOBODY!

jonesmurphy.bsky.social•10 days ago

Actually the vast majority of white Americans and most lighter-skinned people of color want to return towards racist genocide, slavery, apartheid & color caste. That's why they vote GOP.

mtcrace.bsky.social•11 days ago

Look up the word “grace”in the dictionary and you will see her image. In all things, she is graceful. Her next chapter will continue that.

melissawoodruff.bsky.social•11 days ago

I've followed her career. What a superb woman...I did not know her background, but she embodies grace, achievement and strength.

marytetris.bsky.social•11 days ago

I saw her dance two or three years ago. Wonderful.

skybird75.bsky.social•10 days ago

And now she's going to continue working to help dancers of color, not just at Ballet Theatre but at companies in schools around the country. I'm glad I got to see her dance.

jillsomebody.bsky.social•11 days ago

Frequent homelessness is only NEAR poverty?? What would actual poverty be may I ask?

handisandi.bsky.social•10 days ago

She's amazing!

maxexpat.bsky.social•11 days ago

Her story is an inspiration to all.

murray104.bsky.social•11 days ago

I love her. I cannot find my favorite photo of her - she is sitting in a beautiful pink tutu and point shoes on a curb in Manhattan - it is a perfect juxtaposition. There are so many amazing photos of her but this one is pretty special. I would have loved to see her dance in person.

luvetta.bsky.social•10 days ago

She is an uncommon talent. It’s CRAZY that she was winning ballet competitions just 2 years into her serious training

ktownfemminista.bsky.social•10 days ago

I saw her dance in Sydney, Australia and she was incredible. Good luck to Misty in her next role. She is 🔥

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