Oprah Gail Winfrey
Often times we praise celebrities for their achievements but we know none of who they are. Every week we’ve decided to release a brief history on Historically Black College and University graduates that have excelled in their endeavors. We preach perseverance and education; it’s easier to give up than to try nowadays.
Oprah Gail Winfrey, born January 29, 1954, is the American multiple-Emmy Award winning host of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest-rated talk show in television history. She is also an influential book critic, an Academy Award-nominated actress, and a magazine publisher.
She has been ranked the RICHEST AFRICAN AMERICAN of the 20th century, the most philanthropic African American of all time, and the world's only black billionaire for three straight years. She is also, according to some assessments, the most influential woman in the world.
Winfrey's grandmother had said that ever since Winfrey could talk, she was on stage. She won an oratory contest, which secured a full scholarship to
Tennessee State University, a historically black institution, where she studied Communication.
At age 18, Winfrey won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant.
In her youth she played games interviewing her corncob doll and the crows on the fence of her family's property. At 17 Winfrey worked at a local radio station while attending
Winfrey publishes two magazines: O, The Oprah Magazine and O at Home. She has co-authored five books; at the announcement of her future weight loss book.
While there are many things we’ve left out, Oprah continues on her successful path leaving a trail for other just as dedicated to follow. At this time, we’d like to thank our friends at Wikipedia. Remember, hold on to, never let go of, cherish and protect… Your dreams, that is.
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