Role models are people who others imitate, emulate or look up to for guidance. A good role model inspires greatness in others. In the book “Raisin in a Sun”, Lena Younger is a role model because she was a strong, proud and independent mother to her family. She was always there to guide everyone in her family to do and stand up for what is right. Like Lena Younger, Oprah Winfrey is a role model. Oprah is best known for being a media queen; She host many television shows. Also, she is listed as one of the most charitable celebrity. She helps those in need for education and programs for women and children. Oprah Winfrey is a role model because she is courageous, positive and generous.
Oprah Winfrey is courageous. Oprah’s childhood experiences led her to become as courageous as she is up to now. Oprah grew up in a broken family. She spent her first years in a rural poverty. When she was 4 years old, Oprah was sexually abuse by a number of male relatives and friends of her mother. At the age of 14, Oprah became pregnant after being raped. Her son was born premature and died within 2 weeks of his birth. Oprah came from nothing, but she rises up to be one of the most powerful women in the world. She proved not only to herself but also to everyone that despite of her rough childhood, she is still capable of reaching her dreams and being successful. Oprah became an honor student, winning prizes for her exquisite recitations. At the age of 17, Oprah was offered an on-air job at WOL, a radio station serving the African-American community in Nashville. She also won a full scholarship to Tennessee State University. After working at WOL, Oprah has been offered and hired at different local Shows as a reporter and anchor. In 1985, she had her own show titled The Oprah Winfrey Show. From then on, her show remained the number one talk show for 23 consecutive seasons. According to Madonna Ciccone, a singer-songwriter, “It’s no secret that millions of people are inspired by Oprah. She’s a self-made woman who’s been at the top of her game for over 25 years and she is still kicking ass and encouraging people to dream big to work hard, to read books, to ask questions, to get an education no matter who you are and where you came from.” (Feliciano). A lot of people admire Oprah for breaking out of her inherited social position and creating a name for herself.
In addition to being courageous, Oprah Winfrey is also a positive woman. Oprah’s passion for the media industry led her to becoming one of the best hosts. She uses her amazing thoughts to vision greatness. She is acknowledged to be one of a few African-American hosts in America. Her show explores and talks more about social issues. She is open to different and diverse opinions of her quests. Also, The Oprah Winfrey Show included celebrity interviews and self-improvement segments
Lastly, Oprah Winfrey is a very generous person. Oprah was born in an impoverished environment to a teenage mother. Instead of hardening her heart and closing herself to society, Oprah worked her way to the top without ever forgetting about her tough and humble beginnings. She uses her fame and wealth to help others who are in need. In fact, Oprah was ranked as one of the most philanthropic individual in Hollywood (Generous). She has donated and done a lot of fundraiser auctions for numerous charities. Also, she built schools in various countries such as South Africa. In the words of Oprah, “I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an on-going process, and its not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” (Oprah). Oprah is a selfless woman who shares what she has to others without asking for anything in return.
Many people admire Oprah because of her courageous, positive and generous qualities. Oprah is one of the most powerful people in the world. She spends a lot of her fortune to help the underprivileged people all over the world. She established that nothing is impossible when it comes up to achieving our dreams. We just have to believe in ourselves and never give up. Even though she had a cruel childhood, she still treats everyone with love and care. Lastly, she has dedicated her life to improve other people’s lives. She gives her best selflessly and doesn’t expect anything in return.
Oprah Winfrey is courageous. Oprah’s childhood experiences led her to become as courageous as she is up to now. Oprah grew up in a broken family. She spent her first years in a rural poverty. When she was 4 years old, Oprah was sexually abuse by a number of male relatives and friends of her mother. At the age of 14, Oprah became pregnant after being raped. Her son was born premature and died within 2 weeks of his birth. Oprah came from nothing, but she rises up to be one of the most powerful women in the world. She proved not only to herself but also to everyone that despite of her rough childhood, she is still capable of reaching her dreams and being successful. Oprah became an honor student, winning prizes for her exquisite recitations. At the age of 17, Oprah was offered an on-air job at WOL, a radio station serving the African-American community in Nashville. She also won a full scholarship to Tennessee State University. After working at WOL, Oprah has been offered and hired at different local Shows as a reporter and anchor. In 1985, she had her own show titled The Oprah Winfrey Show. From then on, her show remained the number one talk show for 23 consecutive seasons. According to Madonna Ciccone, a singer-songwriter, “It’s no secret that millions of people are inspired by Oprah. She’s a self-made woman who’s been at the top of her game for over 25 years and she is still kicking ass and encouraging people to dream big to work hard, to read books, to ask questions, to get an education no matter who you are and where you came from.” (Feliciano). A lot of people admire Oprah for breaking out of her inherited social position and creating a name for herself.
In addition to being courageous, Oprah Winfrey is also a positive woman. Oprah’s passion for the media industry led her to becoming one of the best hosts. She uses her amazing thoughts to vision greatness. She is acknowledged to be one of a few African-American hosts in America. Her show explores and talks more about social issues. She is open to different and diverse opinions of her quests. Also, The Oprah Winfrey Show included celebrity interviews and self-improvement segments
Lastly, Oprah Winfrey is a very generous person. Oprah was born in an impoverished environment to a teenage mother. Instead of hardening her heart and closing herself to society, Oprah worked her way to the top without ever forgetting about her tough and humble beginnings. She uses her fame and wealth to help others who are in need. In fact, Oprah was ranked as one of the most philanthropic individual in Hollywood (Generous). She has donated and done a lot of fundraiser auctions for numerous charities. Also, she built schools in various countries such as South Africa. In the words of Oprah, “I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an on-going process, and its not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” (Oprah). Oprah is a selfless woman who shares what she has to others without asking for anything in return.
Many people admire Oprah because of her courageous, positive and generous qualities. Oprah is one of the most powerful people in the world. She spends a lot of her fortune to help the underprivileged people all over the world. She established that nothing is impossible when it comes up to achieving our dreams. We just have to believe in ourselves and never give up. Even though she had a cruel childhood, she still treats everyone with love and care. Lastly, she has dedicated her life to improve other people’s lives. She gives her best selflessly and doesn’t expect anything in return.
Work Cited
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“Generous Celebs”. Forbes. 04 May 2006. Web. 25 January 2012. <http://www.forbes.com/2006/05/04/cx_me_0505featslide.html>.
“Oprah’s success secrets revealed.” Brandmakernews. 25 May 2011. Web. 25 January 2012 <http://brandmakernews.com/celebrity-brand/3423/oprahs-success-secrets-revealed.html>.