Millions of black people all over the world not only look up to, but idolize Ms. Oprah Winfrey. In 1984 when she started the “Oprah Winfrey Show”, she started opening up to all of her viewers. In 1994, with talk shows becoming increasingly trashy and exploitative, Winfrey pledged to keep her show free of tabloid topics. “Oprah Winfrey.” 2010. Biography.com. 23 Feb 2010, 02:08 http://www.biography.com/articles/Oprah-Winfrey-9534419 By pledging to do so she not only gained more viewers but she gained the respect of every single one of them. She has grown in people’s hearts all across America. She’s influencing black African American’s everywhere to strive for success in doing or becoming anything they want to be.
Oprah was the richest African American of the 20th century and the world’s only Black billionaire for three years running.I love her because she isn’t afraid to talk about how she feels and share even her most embarrassing stories. Although she is rich she doesn’t think twice about donating to those in need, in fact, her Angel Network has raised more than $51,000,000 for charitable programs including: girls’ education in South Africa and relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. “Oprah Winfrey.” 2010. Biography.com. 23 Feb 2010, 02:08 http://www.biography.com/articles/Oprah-Winfrey-9534419
Fun facts ! (http://www.biography.com/articles/Oprah-Winfrey-9534419?part=1)
- Oprah’s middle name is Gail.
- Oprah was the richest African American of the 20th century and the world’s only Black billionaire for three years running.
- Life magazine hailed her as the most influential woman of her generation
- In 2005, Business Week named her the greatest Black philanthropist in American history
