2. Misty Copeland 🩰 First African American Woman to become a principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine (2015). Named one of ESPN's Impact 25 athletes (2015). #BlackHistoryMonth

Also founded the Misty Copeland Foundation, providing after-school programs for children aged 8-10, in their own communities. The programmes combine affordable ballet training with health and wellness, musicianship, mentoring and general tutoring. Amazing. #BlackHistoryMonth