She is one of the most successful women known in the world. Owning her own talk show, magazine, radio, studios, film, and foundation. Her reach is internationally, available in 85 million homes. Speaking out to those who are willing to listen, helping those who are willing to accept the help granted. She is encouraging, uplifting, entertaining and giving; she is Oprah Winfrey.
She started out broadcasting in high school, and at the age of 19 she became a new anchor for Nashville's WTVF-TV. Her very own show known as the Oprah Winfrey Show wasn't known as that at first. After leaving Nashville she hosted WLS-TV's morning talk show in Chicago, which became the number one local talk show after she joined. It was then later named after her and it became her own show.
She was the third woman in the American entertainment industry to own her own studio in 1988. For 25 years she influenced her viewers and fans, giving helpful advice and tips on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Her influence reached out to 150 countries, up to 40 million viewers per week. In 2008 she partnered with Discovery Communications created OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network which became the first and only network named for a single iconic leader.
Oprah radio, constantly on and open to anyone who needs some motivation. O, The Oprah Magazine, is her very own women's lifestyle magazine with almost 2.5 million readers per month. Harpo Films, where she has produced multiple films based on classical and contemporary literature. Along with the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, reaching out to those in need of help. She is widely known for her fundraisers, Oprah's Angel Network raised over $80 million in 1998, Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation raised over $40 million in 2000 and her "Christmas Kindness in South Africa" sending 50,000 children received gifts in South Africa.
With her unlimited care for children, she went on to testify in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee with determination to establish a national database of convicted child abusers and in 1993 President Clinton signed the bill into law.
With hard work and dedication, she was able to achieve more than she ever dreamed of. Becoming one of the most iconic leaders in America, known worldwide and an inspiration to all.
http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/Oprah-Winfreys-Official-Biography
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ReplyDeleteI like the level of detail you've provided about Oprah and her journey to success. I'm also glad to see you addressing both her personal achievements and the charitable work that she has established, whether in the form of organizations or fundraising. If your group considers Oprah for the final project, work together to figure out specifically what social issue you want her to represent. It isn't entirely clear here, although you have provided some possibilities. You mention her success specifically as a woman, so you could talk about her work against gender discrimination. You could also discuss race or her work on behalf of children, which you reference towards the end of the post, but you'd want to focus on a specific issue affecting children. Good work!
I really like your introduction and conclusion, they were well put together and made your biography not boring! As Richard said, it was not entirely clear the social issue you chose was, since there were many different social issues included! I kind of like all the options though, it shows all the issues Oprah has tried to help which is a lot. I did not realize how much she really did haha. I also like the structure of your biography with the picture at the top and the different paragraphs to break it up, it made it easy to read and follow. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteThis makes Wikipedia look like an amateur. Believe it or not, I actually don't know TOO much about Oprah, but I've always respected her. However, I think the best quality of this is the fact that you write to make people want to read up more about her. I think the key aspect of a good autobiography is having something that makes people want to read MORE. Not just giving a bland description of their life story. Great job!
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