Janet Rollé To Become The First Black Woman To Lead The American Ballet Theatre

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Black women continue to shape the landscape of the arts and are making power moves in the process. According to CNN, Janet Rollé was recently appointed to serve as CEO and Executive Director of the American Ballet Theatre.

An alum of Beyoncé's media and management company will lead one of the country's most prestigious ballet companies - a significant move in a historically White-dominated world. https://t.co/W56hrubr6Z

- CNN (@CNN) November 24, 2021

The appointment is historic as it marks the first time a Black woman has sat at the helm of the company in its 82-year history.... Read more


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