November 13, 1951, Janet Collins performed in Aida, Carmen, and was the first Black ballerina to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. π©° | Instagram
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National Civil Rights Museum - #OnThisDay in 1951 ballerina Janet Collins became the first African-American ballerina to appear with the Metropolitan Opera Company. She stayed with the Metropolitan Opera Company until 1955.
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