Oprah Winfrey (b. January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi) [6X24GYq41eX]
Oprah Winfrey - Key Facts: Born: January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi Television host, producer, actress, author, and entrepreneur Hosted The Oprah Winfrey Show for 25 years, making it one of the most successful talk shows in television history Became the first Black woman billionaire in the United States Founded Harpo Productions, gaining ownership and creative control over her content Launched the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) in 2011 Academy Award-nominated actress for The Color Purple Founded the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa to expand educational opportunities for young women Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 Donated hundreds of millions of dollars to education, disaster relief, and charitable causes Frequently ranked among the world's most influential women in media and business Remembered for transforming television, empowering millions through storytelling, and using her success to create lasting educational and philanthropic impact #blackhistory #blacksuccess #knowyourhistory #oprahwinfrey