Oprah Gail Winfrey was born January 29th, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She attended college at Tennessee State University. One of Oprah's major accomplishments is that she was awarded the ‘Spingarn Medal’ 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 her grandmother on the farm until she was six.
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 her grandmother on the farm until she was six.