During Women’s History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of woman innovators and history makers like Maria Tallchief, who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout March to learn about more important figures. Born: Jan. 24, 1925 Fairfax, Oklahoma Died: April 11, 2013 Chicago, Illinois…
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Archived: Misty Copeland: A Ballerina Offers Lessons in Mentoring, Sponsorship
Updated April 29, 2016 At age 13 Misty Copeland was discovered at her local Boys and Girls Club of America and encouraged to take ballet classes. Even though she started at what is considered a late age in ballet, it became clear she was a prodigy with the high potential…