She announced that women and men will work tirelessly to prevent anyone from having to say ‘Me too’ again (Biography ). Her speech would clearly result in the cause being flooded by attention and support by her fans. The #MeToo movement is a worldwide movement battling sexual assault (Barber ). She has stood by helping others and raising awareness towards the topic and her involvement with Weinstein was pounced on by her enemies and conclusions should not be assumed due to the lack of facts in the area. Winfrey is still a woman of strength and a warrior that continues to fight against abuse and will never submit to the corruption that has grasped many. Oprah Gail Winfrey has poured kindness into the hearts of many with her fruitful efforts
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Her role in The Color Purple got her nominated for an academy award. In 1988, she established her own company, Harpo Productions, along with a women’s cable network, Oxygen (Marks-Ellis 3,4). Donations towards the Tennessee University Scholarship, United Negro College Fund, and Oprah Angel Network, have aided so many all over the nation. Winfrey’s impact on education has been strongly positive, as she is mainly responsible for the forming of rural schools in 10 various countries. In 2007, she opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for girls. After suffering years of abuse herself, she has spoken for The National Child Protection Act (Marks-ellis 5). Oprah’s very own show, the Oprah Winfrey show, is still very well known. Twenty million dollars was donated to Smithsonian African American History and Culture by this inspirational role model as well (Academy 21). As a result of her effective work, she earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 (nation’s top civilian honor) (Marks-Ellis 5). Her other political ties include fundraising for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, and many believe she is the reason behind his victory of the Democratic nomination (Academy 19). She has been …show more content…
The Oprah’s Angel Network has impacted many females in South Africa, who are now receiving free of charge education (Baby 56). Subsequent to her fifteen years on air as well, she decided to become involve herself in political matters (not referring to 2020 election) (Kitty 440). Female empowerment and the #MeToo movement have a staunch supporter in Winfrey, as she has spoken on behalf of those affected at The Golden Globes (Barber 2). In her acting and production career, the current TV series that she is the executive producer for include Oprah’s Master Class and Queen Sugar. She stars in Greenleaf, which is a TV series with her reappearing role (Biography 5). She is also the executive producer for the movie, The Life of Henrietta Lacks, which is known to be honoring the real-life story of Lacks. She stars in a Wrinkle of Time, along with actresses Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling (IMDb 2). She is also a contributor to the #TimesUp movement, which takes action against sexual harassment in work and professional environments (Barber 3). Recently, she joined newsmagazine to incorporate her "Oprah's Favorite Things” list for the holiday season, and this has since become an annual tradition from 2017 (Biography 7). The love she shares for animals gleamed when she signed a bone for the Mississippi Animal Rescue League for fundraising. Motivated by her past, she donates to
Her role in The Color Purple got her nominated for an academy award. In 1988, she established her own company, Harpo Productions, along with a women’s cable network, Oxygen (Marks-Ellis 3,4). Donations towards the Tennessee University Scholarship, United Negro College Fund, and Oprah Angel Network, have aided so many all over the nation. Winfrey’s impact on education has been strongly positive, as she is mainly responsible for the forming of rural schools in 10 various countries. In 2007, she opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for girls. After suffering years of abuse herself, she has spoken for The National Child Protection Act (Marks-ellis 5). Oprah’s very own show, the Oprah Winfrey show, is still very well known. Twenty million dollars was donated to Smithsonian African American History and Culture by this inspirational role model as well (Academy 21). As a result of her effective work, she earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 (nation’s top civilian honor) (Marks-Ellis 5). Her other political ties include fundraising for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, and many believe she is the reason behind his victory of the Democratic nomination (Academy 19). She has been …show more content…
The Oprah’s Angel Network has impacted many females in South Africa, who are now receiving free of charge education (Baby 56). Subsequent to her fifteen years on air as well, she decided to become involve herself in political matters (not referring to 2020 election) (Kitty 440). Female empowerment and the #MeToo movement have a staunch supporter in Winfrey, as she has spoken on behalf of those affected at The Golden Globes (Barber 2). In her acting and production career, the current TV series that she is the executive producer for include Oprah’s Master Class and Queen Sugar. She stars in Greenleaf, which is a TV series with her reappearing role (Biography 5). She is also the executive producer for the movie, The Life of Henrietta Lacks, which is known to be honoring the real-life story of Lacks. She stars in a Wrinkle of Time, along with actresses Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling (IMDb 2). She is also a contributor to the #TimesUp movement, which takes action against sexual harassment in work and professional environments (Barber 3). Recently, she joined newsmagazine to incorporate her "Oprah's Favorite Things” list for the holiday season, and this has since become an annual tradition from 2017 (Biography 7). The love she shares for animals gleamed when she signed a bone for the Mississippi Animal Rescue League for fundraising. Motivated by her past, she donates to