Misty Copeland Talks About "The Wind at My Back"
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We talk to Misty Copeland about her new book, "The Wind At My Back: Resilience, Grace, and Other Gifts from My Mentor Raven Wilkinson." She shares the story of meeting her mentor, Raven Wilkinson.
Raven Wilkinson, Carmen de Lavallade and Misty Copeland
(Courtesy of the artist/Julieta Cervantes/Naim Chidiac)
Copeland tells us about her story, the struggles she’s faced in the ballet world, and how Raven’s story inspired her to represent her community through dance.
Misty Copeland -- Life In Motion
(Gregg Delman)
We talk to Misty Copeland about her new book, "The Wind At My Back: Resilience, Grace, and Other Gifts from My Mentor Raven Wilkinson." She shares the story of meeting her mentor, Raven Wilkinson.
Copeland tells us about her story, the struggles she’s faced in the ballet world, and how Raven’s story inspired her to represent her community through dance.