Oprah Winfrey

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Summary

Oprah Winfrey is a media executive, producer, and actor whose screen work includes The Color Purple, Beloved, Selma, and the OWN series Queen Sugar and Greenleaf. Her producing has included stories centered on black American history and experience, including The 1619 Project. She has spoken in support of women who shared abuse allegations during the #MeToo movement, campaigned for Barack Obama, and endorsed Kamala Harris at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where she also highlighted abortion rights and inclusion. Her foundation established a leadership academy for girls in South Africa.