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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is gearing up to host its inaugural Hip-Hop Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 13.

Before professional ballerina Ingrid Silva takes the stage, there’s been one chore she’s often had to perform that she hopes will soon be a thing of the past. Silva, a Brazilian-born ballerina with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, has to spend time “pancaking” the traditional pink pointe ballerina shoes by painting them brown to match her skin. The shoes have... WASHINGTON Jan 31, 2019