Oprah Winfrey

1. Important Dates:

1.1. 1954: Date of birth

1.2. 1973: Graduated from Tennessee State University with a degree in Speech and Performing Arts

1.3. 1973: Became first black TV news anchor reporter

1.4. 1985: Continued to work on the Oprah Winfrey Show

1.5. 1987: Won her first Emmy for best talk/service show host and best show

1.6. 2006: Named by Time as on of the 100 most influential people of the year

2. Accomplishments:

2.1. Television shows and Award winning films

2.2. Charities and Foundations

2.3. Book Club

3. Quick Facts:

3.1. Occupation: Talk show host, Television Producer, Philanthropist, Film Actress

3.2. Birth Date: January 29, 1954

3.3. Education: Tennessee State University

4. Childhood:

4.1. Oprah Gail Winfrey grew up in Kosciusko Mississippi where she experienced a troubled adolescence. She was sexually abused by several close people in her life.

4.2. She decided to run away and begin a new life where she could create a better future for herself.

4.3. Several years later, she attended college and later began working in radio and television broadcasting.