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Born
Born as Oprah Gail Winfrey in Kosciusko, Mississippi. -
Oprah Ran Away
At the age of 13, she left her mom's house to live with her dad in Nashville -
Started High School
Attended East Nashville High School. Was a honor student and a member of the schools speech team. -
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Attended TSU
Oprah left during 1975. Once she completed her senior project in 1987, she was able to graduate -
Co-Anchored WJZ-TV's News
In 1976 she moved to Baltimore, where she co-anchored WJZ-TV's Six O'Clock News -
The Oprah Winfrey Show Began
She was recruited by Chicago TV -
Created the Oprah Winfrey Foundation
Oprah created The Oprah Winfrey Foundation "to support the education and empowerment of women, children, and families in the US. -
Started a Book Club
Encouraged others to start reading, which demonstrates how Oprah uses her show as a platform for self-improvement. Ended in 2011 -
Launched Her Own Magazine
Oprah launched O, The Oprah Magazine in partnership with Hearst Magazines -
Became the 1st African American Billionaire
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Got Own Network
After being a speaker on other channels, Oprah finally gets her own. -
The Oprah Winfrey Show Ended
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Gave to Smithsonian
Donated $12 Million to National Museum of African American History and Culture. -
Receives her first Golden Globe
Received the Cecil B. DeMille award -
Donates to March For Our Lives
Donates $500,000 following Florida high school shooting
