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☆ Misty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet dancers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Matt Marshall | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And that wasn’t always the case.”There were also instances of discrimination that could have easily turned Copeland away from dance all together. “There were times that I was not cast in certain roles because I would stand out too much and kind of ruin the aesthetic, especially if it was a performance that was being filmed,” Copeland told Wallace. “I think about this kind of generational trauma for Black dancers that comes with that role,” she said. And I feel that that’s what I’ve done with a lot of the roles I’ve taken on, but especially Swan Lake,” Copeland told Wallace. Misty Copeland and James Whiteside perform in "Swan Lake" at Lincoln Center in New York, June 24, 2015.

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former President George W. Bush, the former Rangers owner, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Texas plays the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series opener on Friday night. This will be Bush's fourth World Series ceremonial first pitch but his first before an opener. Bush was U.S. president from 2001-09 and threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium between New York and Arizona. Bush, before Game 4 of the 2010 World Series in Texas and before Game 5 of the 2017 World Series in Houston. Former Rangers star Adrián Beltré will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 to Rangers Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins.

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☆ MacKenzie Scott says she's given away almost $2 billion this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

MacKenzie Scott has donated $2 billion to charities this year, per her most recent Medium post. With a net worth of $26 billion, she's become one of the world's most generous billionaires. The 52-year-old philanthropist and former wife of Jeff Bezos has a net worth of $28 billion, according to Forbes. The funds donated by Scott this year are in addition to the $12.5 billion she's given away since signing up to the Giving Pledge. On November 14, Scott wrote a blog post on Medium outlining her most recent donations.

☆ MacKenzie Scott's latest $84.5 million donation could transform Girl Scouts as you know them
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

On Tuesday, the Girl Scouts of the USA announced a $84.5 million gift from the billionaire, the biggest donation from a single benefactor in the organization's history. The funds will also "future-proof its facilities," making the Girl Scouts' buildings more climate resilient and accessible to visitors, the announcement said. Girl Scouts of the USA didn't immediately respond to CNBC Make It's request for clarification. The donation will be divided between Girl Scouts of the USA and 29 local councils selected by Scott herself, the organization said. Philanthropic contributions are increasingly important, as many people incorrectly assume the Girl Scouts raise enough money to fund itself from cookie sales alone, Garcia-Hernandez said.

☆ MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, gives 2 Beverly Hills mansions worth $55 million to a housing charity
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-10 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Jeff Bezos, gave two Beverly Hills mansions to a housing charity. She donated the properties, worth $55 million, to the California Community Foundation. The properties are located on N. Alpine Drive near Coldwater Canyon Park in Beverly Hills. The California Community Foundation said the donation by the 52-year-old billionaire and philanthropist would allow it to create more affordable housing in Los Angeles. Bezos and Scott's Spanish-style home in Beverly Hills.

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