deadly. a gunman opens fire, killing a metro worker and injuring three others before heroic citizens jumped into action. tom brady calls it a career. i m retiring. for good. james: the game s most decorated quarterback says it s for real this time after seven super bowl wins and 23 seasons. and dancing for peace. the united ukrainian ballet will make its u.s. debut at the kenney center in washington. announcer: this is the cbs evening news with norah o donnell, reporting from the nation s capital. james: good evening and to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. norah is on assignment. i m james brown. millions are in the path of hazardous winter weather from snow and ice in the south to an arctic blast that is bringing bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills in the northeast. plus, the suspect in a violent kidnapping is now tied to a double murder. but first, family, friends, and dignitaries gather in memphis to mourn the death and c
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Black ballerinas are demanding to see more pointe shoes that match their skin color. Although the industry has made progress in terms of meeting the needs of Black ballerinas, the dancers say it’s not still enough. Many ballerinas, including Misty Copeland, are forced to take matters into their own hands by covering their pink pointe… Continue reading Black Ballerinas Are Calling For Dancewear Companies To Offer Pointe Shoes In More Shades: ‘Our Skin Isn’t Pink’
As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa's largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear. Fifteen-year-old Brenda Branice is among the dancers and can’t hide her joy. “I am happy to be a ballerina,” Branice said.