Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy For Girls
Oprah, to me, has always been a light and an inspiration…but now she’s just off the charts, in my opinion.
Last night I watched her special on the opening of The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls.
Gosh, I’ve been following Oprah’s career and her interests since back in the Phil Donahue days of daytime tv.
She probably doesn’t know it but I was sending her books and press releases to her when I worked at Random House, and she worked at WLS TV in Chicago.
I had planned to watch Oprah’s special presentation of the opening of the school and the selection process of the students.
I have to say, I have never, EVER seen young children look and sound as hopeful and exhilarated about the potential of going to school! And that goes for Oprah too.
These young girls looked so delicate…but they are not…they are and will be leaders. But mostly they seemed so dignified to me.
I believe that Oprah has really entered the period of her life that she was meant to live…and I wish everyone involved with the Academy all of my thoughts and prayers.
I can not WAIT to see how these girls turn out.
If you go to Oprah.com, you can find out how to donate…the process is set up in much the same way that her Katrina program was.
You can give everything from big ticket items or cash to small gestures such as books and supplies.
Honestly, Oprah is an angel.
p.s. Make your children watch the encore presentation…I guarantee, they will have a different attitude about getting up for school.
Just watch the show the other day… It was very touching indeed… so happy for those girls
Wasn’t it though? Happy 4 month anniversary!
Oprah has really put her money to great use!! She has touched so many souls and has given the girls the opportunity to fulfill their dreams! Education is the key to success and building this school is going to really help many people! God Bless Oprah!!
Hey Maggie…thanks for stopping by.
I think the older she gets…the better she gets…and you are right, education is the key to success.
we were studying oprah’s video for We were studing national black history month in school……and my teacher suggested we watch what oprah had done for these girls.
These girls needed this more than anything…and i think that what oprah did for them is something they will never forget. She has changed the lives of those girls forever. Now those girls can achieve their dreams and become the “Presidant of Africa”!!!
Hi Nicole,
I was hoping to hear from folks whose teacher’s played a part in influencing students to watch the video.
That’s wonderful…and I hope it teaches American kids to really appreciate their education.
Since I was a child I have admired what Oprah has been doing but opening the school for the girls was so wonderful and may God bless her a million. I am a Kenyan still young and I hope to give back my country like what Oprah has to the Girls. THANK YOU!!!!