Misty Copeland On Breaking Down Barriers in the Ballet World

[lianet]

Loni was crying because she knows what’s like being black and getting pushed against a wall whilst being told “No”. So, for her to see another black person succeed and knock down those walls; it moves her. Don’t dog on people for having feelings. Being black in this world is no easy thing. So whenever a sister actually pushes through those doors and says “I’m here and I ain’t going nowhere”; is a BIG deal! Plus, loni is like 40 something; maybe even 50 something; so she’s been alive for a long time and has seen crude racism from back in the day; and some of the amazing things that black people are doing today blow her away. These simple things like being a ballet dancer while being black is a huge deal for loni. I don’t know if y’all just don’t get it; are stupid; or just want to judge loni

[MissHardForget]

I love you Loni! She's so supportive of everyone. She wants everyone to succeed and it's so beautiful.

[noachristine]

Thank you so much for having her on the show! She inspires me as well as all of you ladies!

[Mydecision]

It was so moving....because those feelings were just so and

[melissacorrokeith]

If you watch A Ballerinas Tale on Netflix, you’ll understand why Loni is in tears. Misty has an incredible story of beating the odds as a person of color!!<3

[Dejaye]

Loni looks Great!!!! Her hard work is finally showing!

[supernaturalme]

I loveeee Misty Copeland, i'm soo happy she's on the show!!

[icecreamyum]

I totally understand why Loni is crying. Racism is a thing. People have worked really hard to oppress black people. From slavery to segregation to media stereotypes. So to see this woman blazing a trail and for little black girls to see people who look like them in the front (not just in the back all the time) is amazing. Tears of joy.

[MsMockingbird]

Surprised to see tears from Loni. Misty is an amazing dancer!

[eeikochan]

You guys motivate me to get my dreams too

[DeniseF]

Long looks so good in that outfit and hair.

[MrsValentina]

I saw her in the Nutcracker performance!!

[LauraAlli]

She was born with an incredible natural talent for Ballet. I'm a little over hearing about how much of a struggle it was for her.

[paulahayes]

As much as I love this, it saddens me, though, that this was not a possibility throughout history, to have a wonderfully talented, intelligent, beautiful woman have this opportunity no matter her color or race. Very proud moment for Misty but sad to hear them say that it's "finally possible" when it should have ALWAYS been POSSIBLE based on talent alone. I love this show. I love all these beautiful, intelligent ladies. The best female talk show on TV hands down.

[lamoskgr]

I'm so proud of this girl. I hope years from now she's recorded in Ballet and Black History ❤❤

[justsaying]

Misty's moment is a proud moment for all little blacks girls.

[AA-lppg]

I never heard of her but I’m happy for her. Im sure she is an amazing ballerina and deserving of all her accolades. However, I can’t help but wonder if she would have been able to break barriers had she been a shade darker with a different hair texture.

[Neeshpeesh]

Dude. She is like 35 and looks like she’s Wow.

[sofiaayana]

can someone tell me her history...i heard abt her somewhere but dont know much.

[sherristar]

Why is loni crying.... Genuine question