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However, her father had instilled the importance of a formal education in her. As such, she enrolled at Tennessee State University. There, she majored in Speech Communications and Performing Arts ("Oprah Winfrey," 2003). It would be this formal and informal educational background that would serve as a platform for her wondrous life achievements.
Oprah Winfrey's Life Works:
Oprah Winfrey's life has been full of purpose since her late teens. Moving from radio host, to news anchor, to talk show host and movie actress, Winfrey has earned a dedicated nationwide fan base. However, her achievements only start with her many entertainment accolades.
Oprah has been involved in a variety of philanthropic activities. One such endeavor is Oprah's Angel Network. This organization sponsors charitable initiatives worldwide ("Winfrey, Oprah," 2004). Oprah's Angel Network has not only distributed millions of dollars, but has also inspired others to get involved. Whether they're funding rural development in areas like China, Ecuador, Ghana, or Guatemala or sponsoring ChristmasKindness South Africa, the work of sharing and caring is continuing globally.
In the United States, Oprah has also focused on childhood sexual abuse. In...
This announcement generated a massive response and Oprah initiated a campaign to establish a national database of convicted child abusers ("Oprah Winfrey," 2003).
Oprah testified before a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on behalf of the National Child Protection Act as part of this effort. The "Oprah Bill" was signed into law, in 1993, by President Bill Clinton, with Oprah at his side ("Oprah Winfrey," 2003).
Conclusion:
Although her entertainment feats are great, Oprah Winfrey has contributed for more to society than simply being a media personality. Her father's focus on education laid the foundation for her later success. And, with this foundation, Oprah has changed the lives of others, for the good, and will continue to do so.
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