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Debbie Allen Details ‘Devastating’ Moment She Was Rejected from Dance School Due to Her Body Type
Debbie Allen opens up about the heart-wrenching moment she was denied admission to dance school because of her body type In this week's issue of PEOPLE, the Grey's Anatomy actress and producer opens up about the years of tears, laughter and sweat that led her to where she is now. "I grew up with a lot of ideas about myself," says Allen, 70. "I always wanted to dance. I don’t remember ever not dancing. I used to sit as a little girl, contemplating the stars and the universe. And feeling myself. I used to do performances in the backyard to the birds in the trees.
Debbie Allen opens up about the heart-wrenching moment she was denied admission to dance school because of her body type In this week's issue of PEOPLE, the Grey's Anatomy actress and producer opens up about the years of tears, laughter and sweat that led her to where she is now. "I grew up with a lot of ideas about myself," says Allen, 70. "I always wanted to dance. I don’t remember ever not dancing. I used to sit as a little girl, contemplating the stars and the universe. And feeling myself. I used to do performances in the backyard to the birds in the trees. Michael Jordan will donate $ 2 million he earned from the documentary “ The Last Dance ” to hunger -relief “I am proud to be donating additional proceeds from The Last Dance to Feeding America and its member food banks in the Carolinas and Chicago to help feed America’s hungry .”
Michael Jordan Donates $ 2 Million of His ' The Last Dance ' Proceeds to Help Fight Hunger . Jordan confirmed the donation came from the proceeds he earned from The Last Dance , the wildly popular docuseries that chronicled his final season with the Chicago Bulls.
Michael Jordan is putting his earnings from "The Last Dance" toward a good cause.
© Streeter Lecka / Getty Images Sport / Getty Feeding America announced Wednesday that Jordan is donating $2 million of his earnings from the documentary series to help fight hunger in the Carolinas and Chicago.
"In these challenging times and in a year of unimaginable difficulty due to COVID-19, it's more important than ever to pause and give thanks," Jordan said in a statement. "I am proud to be donating additional proceeds from 'The Last Dance' to Feeding America and its member food banks in the Carolinas in Chicago to help feed America's hungry."
Debbie Allen Looks to Inspire in New Netflix Documentary Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
"The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker documentary is about young people seeing an image of themselves that propels them to want and go further," Debbie Allen tells PEOPLEIn an exclusive first look at her upcoming documentary Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, a Shondaland production premiering Nov. 27 on Netflix, the actress and producer, 70, takes viewers on a magical journey of what life is like preparing for a large production at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Of course, " The Last Dance " documentary was wildly successful -- it's very cool to see MJ using that extra cash to help the less fortunate have a nice holiday. "An incredible gift to be thankful for -- NBA legend Michael Jordan is donating $ 2 million to help our neighbors facing hunger !"
NBA legend Michael Jordan is donating $ 2 million to fight hunger just in time for the holidays. I am proud to be donating additional proceeds from ‘ The Last Dance ’ to Feeding America and its member food banks in the Carolinas and Chicago to help feed America’s hungry ,” Jordan said in the
An incredible gift to be thankful for – NBA legend Michael Jordan is donating $2 million to help our neighbors facing hunger! #TheLastDance
Every action makes a difference. Join Michael & visit https://t.co/ExF6iX3wr7 to learn how you can donate or volunteer this holiday season. pic.twitter.com/UVUFQlbe0p
— Feeding America (@FeedingAmerica) November 25, 2020
Jordan announced in April he would donate some of his "Last Dance" earnings to Friends of the Children, a nonprofit organization that pairs youth with a professional mentor. The Hall of Famer and Jordan Brand have also pledged to donate $100 million over the next 10 years to social justice causes.
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