Controversy Of Oprah Winfrey

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For several decades Oprah Winfrey has been one the utmost influential and prosperous television personalities throughout the history of television talk hosts. Oprah has paved the way for several women and African Americans because of her dedication and prominent leadership aptitudes, and according to Everett, (2014) “The most successful BAMM and twenty-first-century media powerhouse is Oprah Winfrey. As the personification of a trans media brand across television (The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oxygen Network, OWN Network, Oprah's Next Chapter [OWN, 2012-]), print (Q The Oprah Magazine), film (The Color Purple [Steven Spielberg, 1985]; Beloved [Jonathan Demme, 1998], Precious), and the Internet (Oprah.com) (Everett, 2014).” This impeccable woman is …show more content…

However, there were numerous of rumors and negative accusations about Oprah opening a school for just African girls, and according to Burgess-Wilkerson, Barbara, (2015), “I a mama bear when it comes to protecting my children" (Burgess-Wilkerson, 2015). These were the words of the billionaire media mogul Oprah Winfrey following the tragic announcement that allegations of sexual abuse were made against the school matron by 15 female students at the prestigious Leadership Academy for Girls founded by Winfrey (Burgess-Wilkerson, Barbara, 2015).” Although, various people did not agree with the denunciations and reports on sexual abuse about this prestigious school, and according to Press, 2007 “Tiny Virginia Makopo, 27, said she was "not guilty" of the 13 charges of indecent assault, assault, and criminal injury against six students ages 13 to 15 and a 23-year-old fellow dormitory matron …show more content…

Therefore, these children have hope and options, instead of being made to become caregivers and child-minders, they can finally, make their dreams come true and be whatever that they are destined to become in life. However, the great leader and CEO of this establishment, most people would not think that business mogul Oprah Winfrey, would just let someone come and destroy this legacy and empire, because her work ethics, demonstrate great leadership because it’s obviously that Oprah is prepared for most obstacles and mishaps. Therefore, Oprah did not give up on her vision, but confronted the issues and implemented strategies that assist this celebrity to overcome the roadblocks in a professional

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