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Tag: dance

  • Backtalk with Judith Jamison

    World renowned choreographer, dancer, and author Judith Jamison has broken many barriers in her career. As artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Jamison became one of only a handful of women in the world to direct a major dance company when she assumed leadership in 1989. As a dancer, she gained international recognition for her performances of the tour de force solo “Cry” and “Pas de Duke.” In 2007 Black Enterprise recognized the trailblazer with its Women of Power Legacy Award, which honors women whose accomplishments have helped redefine the standards of success for women of color in a variety of fields.

  • Jackson’s TDs lift Eagles over Redskins (AP)

    Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Will Witherspoon(notes) scores a touchdown after incepting the ball during the first quarter of the NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 in Landover, Md. The Eagles won the game 27-17.

    DeSean Jackson scored on a 67-yard run and a 57-yard reception, both in the first half. His night might have been perfect if his tender right ankle hadn't messed up his touchdown tap dance. "I was out there having fun, man, honestly," Jackson said. "My ankle was kind of hurting. I really didn't feel it, but it did kind of affect my dance a little bit.