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As Black History Month begins, Disney On Ice<\/em><\/em> proudly celebrates the voices and visionaries who make the magic possible on and off the ice. We honor the performers and team members whose artistry and personal journeys elevate our shows and leave a lasting impact on audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anjelica Jones, <\/strong>Disney On Ice<\/em> <\/strong><\/em>Assistant Sound Team Member<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Anjelica<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMy hope while working in audio with Disney On Ice<\/em> is to show the younger generation of color that they belong everywhere. Whether on stage or behind the board, there is opportunity in every space.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– A<\/strong>njelica Jones<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kara Miller and Julianna Lightfoot, <\/strong>Disney On Ice<\/em><\/strong><\/em> Skaters<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Julianna<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cBeing the representation we needed more of growing up is rewarding. While skating with Disney On Ice<\/em>, we\u2019re able to connect with young people and inspire them to dream big and never let anything hold them back.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Kara Miller and Julianna Lightfoot<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Samuel Teal, <\/strong>Disney On Ice<\/em> <\/strong><\/em>Assistant Automation Team Member<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Samuel<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cFrom history books to ice shows, Black excellence stays winning.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Samuel Teal<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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