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    Oprah Winfrey is an anchorperson, a media mogul, and a magazine publisher. As a child Oprah lived in a divided family. Just like me she also lived with her grandmother for the beginning years of her life. Her parents were not together so they she split time between the two of them. She is a very loving and caring person and loves to help people in anyway that she can. Children have always been a sensitive subject for her since she did not have the best of childhoods. They have a special place in

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    Oprah Winfrey is a billionaire media giant who started her career by hosting a hit television show called “People are Talking” for eight years, and was later recruited by a Chicago television station to host her own tv show called “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Oprah was named the richest African American of the 20th century by Forbes, as well as the world’s only black billionaire for three years running. All this success did not come easy to her, she had to overcome challenges before she achieved

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    Although Oprah had a difficult life and was never raised in a wealthy family, she will always be an encouragement to people because of her television show where she talked about equal rights, racism, equality, and many other topics. She has definitely made her mark on the world we know today. People used to tell her that she would never make it on television when later on she became an actress, a host on her own television show, worked for a radio station, and she was the news for years. On January

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    Oprah Winfrey is one of the biggest and most influential television icons in history. She has made many of her successes through a free enterprise system. From her television show to her own television network and even her own food brand, she has captivated the support of many fans as her success keeps growing. Oprah Winfrey has the lead the way for many entrepreneurs worldwide as her empire continues to grow. She started off her career with her own television show and has expanded to owning

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    Oprah: A Triumphant Individual Oprah Winfrey completely encompasses the cultural narrative of a triumphant individual. A cultural narrative is a socially transmitted narrative that is retold and evolved throughout history. Within these narratives are values and beliefs that are passed down throughout one’s life. A triumphant individual’s narrative is one of a self-made man or woman who demonstrates how conviction, determination, and risks can lead to success. This self made person is willing to

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    Oprah Winfrey is an American entrepreneur, TV show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. Oprah Winfrey owns her own network called OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and she is the chairman of Harpo Inc. She is a self-made billionaire. She is the ONLY African American female billionaire with an estimated net worth of 3.1 billion. Winfrey is the first black woman to own and run a television network, The Oprah Winfrey show was the highest rated, most seen talk show in history and was watched in 110

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    Jacob Lucas Miss Sibbach AP English III 12 December, 2014 Oprah Winfrey and the Half-Made Movie In the film adaptation of Their Eyes Were Watching God, Oprah Winfrey fails to produce a film that remains authentic to the original work. Janie’s character converts into one that seems entirely different, and her relationships exhibit alterations. Oprah’s fabricated love story completely shadows Zora Neale Hurston’s original theme, as well as her literary devices. The film parades falsified information

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    As long as I can remember, I've been the kind of person who wants to share the things that makes life better" (Winfrey). This quote best fits Oprah because she is a powerful, generous and a caring person in the society today and in the past. Oprah Winfrey has impacted the lives of many citizens in the United States and also other countries thought out the entire world. Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Her childhood consists of being lonely, unhappy, friendless

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    meet anyone in the world, I would want to meet Oprah Winfrey. Why in the world would I want to meet Oprah Winfrey? The answer is simple; clearly she is in many opinions the most influential person in the world, her insight is incredible, and her story is touching to all who follow her. Despite the fact she grew up in a rough environment, she took her devastating experience and shared it with the rest of the world, hoping to change it for the better. Oprah has altered the perceptions of millions of people

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    Talking to the Hearts Oprah Winfrey is one of the most powerful and an influential woman. She was given People's Choice Award for Favorite Talk Show Host twice and was also given a Presidential Medal of Freedom. She inspires everyone to be happy the way they are. Oprah is not afraid to speak her mind and has a positive attitude. In the deep south of Kosciusko, Mississippi, a future star was born. On the date January 29, 1954, Oprah Gail Winfrey entered the world. She was born into a poor family

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