Either President Donald Trump is tone-deaf to racial politics — or he doesn’t care. Trump recently signed a proclamation celebrating February’s Black History Month – then he Twitter-attacks one of Black America’s most beloved women: Oprah Winfrey. Last week, Winfrey convened a group of Michigan voters on CBS’ “60 Minutes” to discuss Trump’s legislative policies […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has nothing but praise for the Florida school shooting survivors who have channeled angst into activism, calling them “warriors of the light” and comparing them to civil rights pioneers. In an interview with The Associated Press on Saturday, Winfrey drew parallels between the teens and the Freedom Riders of […]
For little Black girls, representation always matters.
Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling sit down with Xilla Valentine to discuss A Wrinkle In Time. During the interview Oprah breaks down the origin of the #OprahVoice, loving your hair, and confronting your demons. Lastly Oprah explains why she doesn’t address the negative comments from Trump and Monique face on. I asked Oprah […]
Oprah Winfrey has reached into her pocketbook to match the $500,000 donation given by George and Amal Clooney to the upcoming “March For Our Lives” gun control rally led by student organizers in the wake of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. “George and Amal, I couldn’t agree with […]
Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, MS.
Oprah Winfrey has achieved success far beyond her earlier circumstances, and continues to be a living inspiration to all. We take a look back at the life of the influential media pioneer, businesswoman, author, and public figure on her birthday. Born Orpah Winfrey in Kosciusko, Mississippi, the name morphed to “Oprah” due to people saying […]
The Golden Globen winner had time today y'all!
Ever since Oprah’s speech at the 2018 Golden Globes, the talk of her running for president in 2020 has taken over. However, people are questioning if Oprah would make a good president or if we’re looking for an out because of Trump. Rev. Al Sharpton gives his response to the matter. “I don’t think it is at […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Winfrey? No way, says political prognosticator Donald Trump. “I’ll beat Oprah,” the president declared flatly at a White House meeting Tuesday — though he quickly added, “I don’t think she’s going to run.” Asked about all the presidential speculation suddenly swirling around Winfrey, the typically pugilistic Trump steered clear of nasty […]
Ivanka Trump was among the throngs of folk taking to social media with praise for Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes speech, and the irony was not lost on Twitter. The first daughter tweeted her approval on Monday night, urging everyone to “come together, women and men and say #TimesUp.” She also added the hashtag #United. Twitter […]
It’s the beginning of the year and some of your favorite celebrities have birthdays this month. January 1 Morris Chestnut January 2 Cuba Gooding Jr. January 3 Marc Morial January 6 John Singleton January 7 Zora Neal Hurston January 10 Max Roach January 11 Mary J. Blige January 13 Traci Bingham January 15 Martin Luther […]
