Misty Copeland On Why Having Her Own Barbie Matters
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quot;It’s so empowering for this generation to see a black ballerina doll that has muscles."
It’s so empowering for this generation to see a black ballerina doll that has muscles.
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Misty Copeland on Body Image, Photoshopping Rumors: 'I've Never Hid From What I Look Like' - ABC News
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Misty Copeland: Dancing's queen sits for a Q&A – Daily Breeze
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Misty Copeland, ballet's top dancer, returns to Costa Mesa – Orange County Register
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Ballerina Misty Copeland to 'Inspire the Next Generation' With Her Own Barbie Doll - Good Morning America
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Mattel Releases New Misty Copeland Barbie Doll
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Misty Copeland Barbie Doll
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Exclusive: Misty Copeland on Her History-Making Year – Washington Life Magazine
Misty Copeland On Why Having Her Own Barbie Matters
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Misty Copeland: Dancing's queen sits for a Q&A – Daily Breeze
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Misty Copeland - Wikipedia
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Ballerina Misty Copeland inspires Barbie 'Sheroes' doll