NY Times Africa Michaela DePrince, War Orphan Turned Leading Ballerina, Dies at 29 by Design Tech September 17, 2024 September 17, 2024 Bookmark 21 In an impoverished orphanage in Sierra Leone, she longed to dance ballet. After being adopted by American parents, her improbable dream came true. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Design Tech Follow Author previous post Severe Weather Batters Much of the Eastern Hemisphere next post Climate change will escalate child health crisis due to malnutrition, says Gates You may also like Bookmark South African AIDS Activist Pushes for H.I.V. Treatment... July 15, 2025 Bookmark Muhammadu Buhari, Strongman President of Nigeria, Dies at... July 15, 2025 Bookmark South African President Opens Corruption Inquiry of Police... July 15, 2025 Bookmark Trump Administration Poised to Ramp Up Deportations to... July 15, 2025 Bookmark Evidence Supports War Crimes Allegations in Darfur, I.C.C.... July 15, 2025 Bookmark How Elephants Say They Like Them Apples July 15, 2025 Bookmark Trump Discusses Economic Investment With African Leaders at... July 15, 2025 Bookmark Antigovernment Protests Erupt Across Kenya, Killing Dozens July 15, 2025 Bookmark South African Police’s Frequent Use of Torture Echoes... July 15, 2025 Bookmark Why Are Police Officers in South Africa Torturing... July 15, 2025