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birth
She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. -
oprah ran away
At age thirteen, Oprah ran away from home, ran wild and narrowly escaped & sent to a juvenile detention center.
When 14, she gave birth to a premature boy, who died soon after birth. -
honored student
became an honors student and graduated from East Nashville High School ,
Won a scholarship to Tennessee State University based on her communication skills and worked at the WVOL local radio station -
success
She graduated from Tennessee State University with a Degree in Speech and Performing Arts. Also Became the first black TV news anchor reporter with WTVF-TV -
awards
Her show expands to one hour and broadcast nationally. It was nominated for several Emmy awards , & Received the National Organization for Women's Women of Achievement Award. -
engagement
Graham and Winfrey have been together since 1986 The couple never got married, but did get engaged in 1992 -
talk show
Won Best Talk Show and Best Talk Show Host at the 21st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
At age 41, Winfrey had a net worth of $340 million , Winfrey is believed to be the richest African American of the 20th -
charity
Oprah has supported the following charities listed on this site:
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ALS Association
Born This Way Foundation
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project
Clinton Foundation
and alot more She has donated millions of dollars to various charities and organizations, with most of her money going to three foundations: The Angel Network, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation, and The Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation.
