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Oprah Winfrey wanted to make a difference in the world for herself and others. Oprah is an African American entrepreneur, TV show host, actor, and producer. She was actually the first black women to own and run a television network, where she created her own business, called the Harper Productions. The Oprah Winfrey Show was the highest-rated television talk show in history. Oprah also published her own magazine, namely the Oprah Magazine. In a free enterprise system, individuals have the…

drew 31% more viewers than her biggest competing show, and carried the top ten markets in the United States. Oprah’s next success came in 1986 when she received a special award from the Chicago Academy for the Arts for unique contributions to the city's artistic community, and was named Woman of Achievement by the National Organization of Women. The Oprah Winfrey Show won several Emmys for Best Talk Show, and Winfrey was also honored as Best Talk Show Host. Through Oprah’s ongoing career she…

from the NAACP. Another one of Oprah's major accomplishments is that she was awarded the ‘Presidential Medal’ of freedom. Oprah became the first African-American female billionaire in 2003. She is best-known for hosting her own worldwide popular talk show from 1986-2011. She is also a producer, actress, philanthropist, and publisher. Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on an isolated farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Her parents Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey were separated, as a result, she lived with…

Imagine going from as little as nothing to a worldwide sensation. Oprah Winfrey has had this experience throughout her life, and has brought her to be the person she is today. Winfrey is a academy award-nominated actress, film producer, philanthropist, founder of successful the magazine O, and owns her own television and film studio and production company(Oprah Winfrey). Oprah Winfrey has impacted many people through television, movies, publications, and her philanthropic efforts despite her own…

Winfrey: A Woman Who Could “Failure is a great teacher. If you’re open to it every mistake has a lesson to offer,” (Winfrey). Oprah Winfrey, a common household name has swept the nation whether it’s was with her network, magazine, book club, or her TV show. Oprah Winfrey’s road to fame was a hard road to travel because there was many obstacles in her way. But as Oprah Winfrey discovered her true passion in life, there was not anyone stopping her from achieving it. Oprah Winfrey’s long road to…

enrolled in the Tennessee State University in 1972 and began working in radio and television (Networks, 2014). She was the very first African-American billionaire in U.S. history who rose from poverty in country Mississippi to “become host of her own talk show, the head of a huge media company, and the most powerful woman in entertainment” (Drexler, 2007).…

outstanding media proprietor and has conquered many aspects of the industry. She is most known for her famous talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, which was one of the most viewed shows on television. She is also one of the richest people in the world. Born on January 29th, 1954, Oprah Winfrey continues to reign as one of America’s most influential women. I chose her because I have personally seen her show more than once and it has always motivated me, gave me hope, and even given me some…

father 's custody, she got her life back together again and eventually became a successful celebrity. The breathing of her life was when she was with her father, while the kicking off shoes and dancing part of her life was when she went on to be a talk show host. As inferred in the metaphor, she did not let the obstacles of her life take over her passions and dreams. This quote relates to her philosophies of life, by showing people, once you get your life under control, anything is possible in…

Oprah Gail Winfrey, formally known as the host of “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, was born on January 29th, 1954, on an almost deserted farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi. When she was just a young girl, her parents both parted ways and left Oprah to be temporarily raised by her grandmother. As a young child, she received cruel and unusual punishment as a consequence for her wrongdoings. Shortly after, she began the process of being tossed back and forth from her mother’s house to her father’s. While her…

historical figure who became the first African American to become president. He served two terms as the 44th president of the United States. President Obama represents power, success, and dedication. Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and more! She is one of the wealthiest women in America. She represents generosity, potential, and talent. Beyonce is a singer and songwriter. She first began her career in a girl group and had the audacity to go solo.…