A Black History Biz Moment: Ten Black Pop Culture Innovators
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Blair Bedford
Oprah Winfrey
Much is expected when referring to Oprah Winfrey’s accolades and accomplishments. As one of the world’s most recognizable television professionals, African American or not, Oprah is a household name across the globe. In her career, Oprah Winfrey has been ranked the richest African American of the 20th century, the greatest African-American philanthropist in history, and due to her popular syndicated television show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest-rated program of its form in history. The television industry, especially for African-American personalities, have flourished because of the contributions of Oprah Winfrey and her commitment to influencing a generation of TV consumers.
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