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Birth
Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Born out of wedlock to vernon Winfrey and Vernite Lee. -
Grew up
Was raised on a farm by her grandmother, Hattie Mae. She lived there for six years. -
Living with Mom
Lived with her mother in an inner city ghetto in Mississippi. During this time, she was abused a raped by various family members and friends. -
Living with Dad
After running away, almost being put in a juvie center, and giving birth to a baby, whom passed away shortly after birth, she moved to Nashville, TN with her father. He had become a successful businessman. -
School
Due to the strictness of her father, she become an honors student and did graduate from East Nashville High School. She even won a scholarshop to Tennessee State University. -
Miss Everything
Crowned Miss Black Tennessee and Miss fire Prevention. She was also a contestant in Miss Black America Pageant. -
Graduation and Job
Graduated from Tennessee State University with a Degree in Speech and Performing Arts.
Became the first black TV news anchor reporter with WTVF-TV -
Hosting
Hosted the local version of 'Dialing for Dollars' -
Oprah Winfrey Show
Her show begins. -
Broadcaster of the Year
Named Broadcaster of the Year by the International Television and Radio Society. -
Listen Up
Starred in the movie Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones (documentary) . -
Emmy
Won Best Talk Show Host at the Daytime Emmy Awards. -
Forbes
Became the first woman and the only black on Forbes list of 400 richest Americans. -
Book Club
September 16: Oprah announced the start of her successful on-air book club. -
Time
Named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people of the year.
