... of nine. Despite the traumatic beginning her precociousness led to her receiving an academic scholarship to Tennessee State University. Even thought they both struggled in as children they became successful black millionaires differently. Lewis inspiration led him to open TLC Group, a venture capital firm. After buying Beatrice International Foods, the Baltimore native created TLC Beatrice. It was a snack food, ... beverage, and grocery store that was the largest black-managed, and " First and only black-owned company to break the $1 billion revenues barrier," written in Black Enterpris...

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... was perfect for one of the roles. Then as she began to appear in movies, people realized she was a good actor and they fell in love with her. As a talented actress, Winfrey has appeared in the motion pictures The Color Purple (1985), Native Son (1986), and in the television move The Women of Brewster Place (1989). Oprah has won numerous awards ... just women. Oprah has also been able to cross racial and gender lines despite her being an African American woman. She's also the first black woman to become a major influence in the world of entertainment and the first black women to become a...

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... someone who has impacted their life in a positive way. In my opinion a perfect example of a role model is Oprah Winfrey. She's an African American who is not only a symbol for black people everywhere, but a symbol for all people. The Academy of Achievement has referred to Oprah Winfrey as one of the most successful and admirable woman in America. She is a woman ... out of situations in her life including sexual abuse, a miscarriage, and allowed her to achieve the success, fame, and fortune she has today. She is not only an award-winning actress, producer, media magnet and a philanthropi...

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