Tag: Ruth La Ferla

  • There is also a sort of evangelism at work. She is of mixed race, but, as Mr. [Nelson] George pointed out, she embraces her blackness, grasping every opportunity to speak out as a role model, getting out her message that a person’s so-called flaws, skin color among them, need be no hurdle to success. “I…

  • The Rise and Rise of Misty Copeland The Year in Style 2015 The New York Times 2015-12-18 Ruth La Ferla This year, Misty Copeland’s fame rose from her performances in ballet, on Broadway and in commercials. Credit Bon Duke for The New York Times, taken at Steps on Broadway in New York City. Captivating a…