When people meet me in person, they're usually surprised at how petite I am because there's just [an] idea that because I'm black I just look a certain way. (Misty Copeland)

When people meet me in person, they're usually surprised at how petite I am because there's just [an] idea that because I'm black I just look a certain way.

Misty Copeland

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