Celebrating Arthur Mitchell

Name: Celebrating Arthur Mitchell
Uploaded: 2018-01-12T23:22:00+00:00
Duration: 1 min 51 s
Description: Dancer and choreographer Arthur Mitchell is not only an important part of Harlem's history but of American history. He broke the color barrier by becoming the first African-American dancer in the New York City Ballet. It was in 1955 and he didn't want any major announcement.

Dancer and choreographer Arthur Mitchell is not only an important part of Harlem's history but of American history. He broke the color barrier by becoming the first African-American dancer in the New York City Ballet. It was in 1955 and he didn't want any major announcement.

Posted January 12, 2018 6:59pm EST

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