Raven Wilkinson was the first African American woman to dance for a major ballet company. Her mentorship and friendship changed the trajectory of my life and I am forever grateful. My book about her life and our relationship ‘The Wind at My Back’ is now available in paperback, get it here ❤️ https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wind-at-my-back-resilience-grace-and-other-gifts-from-my-mentor-raven-wilkinson-misty-copeland/19767712?ean=9781538753873 | Misty Copeland

Charlotte Ballet dancer Raven Barkley reflects on 10 years with the company through recollections of her early days, physical challenges of dance, changing perceptions of ballet and favorite performances. She also looks ahead to life after her hanging up her shoes. | The Charlotte Post

We're deeply saddened to hear of the passing of #RavenWilkinson, the pioneering black classical ballerina who joined us #AtTheJBFC for Dance on Film back in 2015, following a screening of the Misty Copeland documentary #ABallerinasTale. Rest in power, Raven. | Jacob Burns Film Center | Facebook

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Raven Wilkinson was the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company… and she just so happened to live a block away from me. I’m forever grateful for the path she paved for me and her mentorship 💜 | Misty Copeland