Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest African American woman in the 21st century. She has a net worth of $3 billion she is definitely one of the most influential women in the world. She has built her way up from her rough upbringing. She was the daughter of an unmarried teen who worked as a housemaid, Oprah grew up in extreme poverty. As a young girl Oprah was made fun of at school for wearing dresses made from potato sacks. She also was the victim of sexual abuse at the hands of close family members
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Vernita Lee, her mother and Vernon Winfrey, her father. Oprah began her inspiring life in a small farming community in her Mississippi town. Growing up she experienced something no young girl, or boy for that matter should have to face. Oprah was sexually abused by various male relatives and some of her mother’s friends when she lived with her mother in a Milwaukee ghetto. This was a traumatic time in her life and she wanted
Contrast Essay Oprah Winfrey is a billionaire known for her own talk show. Dr. Ben Carson is a neurosurgeon known for separating conjoined twins. They are both famous but have a lot of differences. Oprah was sexually abused as a child and was on her own for a while at 14. Dr. Ben Carson overcame poverty and his inability to control temper. Both were able to overcome these obstacles, but overall they were different due to abuse, anger issues and their career choices. Abuse was a big part of
Out of the countless leaders who have come and gone throughout history, society has had their fair share of virtuous as well as not-so-virtuous commanders; from iconic talk show host Oprah Winfrey to Islamic terrorist Osama bin Laden, all successful, prominent figures share an abundance of similar characteristics, despite if they were considered benevolent or malevolent. Passion, focus, and charisma are three of the hundreds of absolutely significant leadership qualities that contribute deeply to
with some obstacles, some known and some not so known. People such as Thomas Edison and Oprah Winfrey have triumphed over the boundaries set by peers. One man overcame what others said could not be done, Stevie Wonder. Stevie was born on May 13, 1950 and on that miraculous day his parents were struck with anguish when they were told their son would never see the day of light. Even though he was the middle child of a poor household, along with several other disabilities, he had the dream to become
to an unknown location. In a twisted turn of events, Elie lands in the middle of a world full of death and devastation. He spends the next several months in German concentration camps witnessing death, as well as, suffering from physical and mental abuse. Throughout the book, Night by Elie Wiesel, Elie’s opinion of God changes significantly due