Oprah Winfrey
(1954-)

African-American Talk Show Host, Actress, Philanthropist
"The Most Influential Woman in the World"
National Women's Hall of Fame
2005 National Freedom Award

birthdate: January 29
birthplace:
Kosciusko, Mississippi

QUOTES

I think that education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves.

Education is the way to move mountains, to build bridges, to change the world. Education is the path to the future. I believe that education is indeed freedom.

"I personally believe that I would not be standing here today, with my own television show, if Dr. King had not fought the battles he fought. I am who I am because of the struggles of Dr. King."

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