41 Remarkable Memoirs by Black Celebrities

In 2015, Misty Copeland became the first African-American female principal dancer in the 75-year history of the American Ballet Theatre. In her memoir Life in Motion, Misty details her life as a young prodigy, overcoming obstacles on her journey to the ballet, and the determination it took to achieve her dreams of dance. With grace, persistence, devotion, and hard work, Misty was able to break down barriers, and her autobiography explores how you can do the same.