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| Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. She talks to The Economist about the lack of diversity in ballet. 00:00 - Misty Copeland: superstar ballerina 00:24 - The power of the arts 02:15 - Ballet’s lack of diversity 04:28 - Is casting in ballet racist? 05:51 - Colour-blind casting in ballet 07:37 - Blackface in ballet 09:21 - The impact of Obama’s presidency Listen to the full interview with Misty Copeland on “The Economist Asks” podcast: Find all of The Economist’s podcasts: https://econ.st/2WhiFLh The impact of narrow media portrayals of black Americans: https://econ.st/2KwFkjZ Economic research documents black Americans’ struggle for equality: https://econ.st/2IVdEVM The power of protest and the legacy of George Floyd: https://econ.st/3gNxBu9 Americans’ view of black-white race relations hits a 20-year low: https://econ.st/2KtrkHK How social unrest has fuelled a boom for the diversity industry: https://econ.st/2Wlegqw Read about the remarkable dancers coming out of South Africa The Economist's 1843 magazine: https://econ.st/2KwZNFG How to produce an opera in lockdown: https://econ.st/3mquERb |
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