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The Wind at My Back

Resilience, Grace, and Other Gifts from My Mentor, Raven Wilkinson
2022
"Tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other--and the dance world--forever. Misty Copeland shares her own struggles with racism and exclusion in her pursuit of this dream career and honors the women like Raven Wilkinson who paved the way for her but whose contributions have gone unheralded. She celebrates the connection she made with Raven, the only teacher who could truly understand the obstacles she faced, beyond the technical or artistic demands"--Provided by publisher.

Trailblazer

the story of ballerina Raven Wilkinson
Chronicles the life of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American ballerina to dance with a major American touring troupe, and describes the racism she encounters in her travels while on tour.
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