OPRAH COVERS BLACK ENTERPRISE
Monday, May 12, 2008
Oprah Winfrey has been ranked the richest and most philanthropic black person of the 20th century, and she’s considered by some to be the most influential woman in the world. According to the June issue of Black Enterprise, which hits stands June 3, she is also the world’s most influential black entrepreneur.
On Friday, Oprah’s Harpo Inc. was named the 2008 BE100s Company of the Year. According to a press release, “She is a legend, an icon—but mostly, a mentor. Her unprecedented success in American business serves as the undisputed blueprint for many minority entrepreneurs. Her leadership has broken down barriers; her business instinct the stuff of legend; and her innovation unprecedented. She has spent her entire career beating the odds—and has inspired millions of business-minded minorities in the process.”
In Black Enterprise’s June cover feature, “Oprah Means Business,” Oprah talks about the winning formula that has taken Harpo from a five-person production company to a 430-employee multimedia conglomerate that grossed $345 million last year. She also explains that, “Treating people with respect is the most important thing to me. It’s not just talk. I don’t yell at people, I don’t mistreat people, I don’t talk down to people. So no one else in this building, in this vicinity, has the right to do it.”
Her show’s distribution contract ends in 2011, but Oprah is looking forward to her OWN network and promises that it will be more expansive than anything she’s ever developed: “My intention is for it to live beyond me, for it to be a living network of possibilities for people in their own lives,” she explains. “To be able to say that my life was used in service, to help people come to their highest potential—I would do it even if my name wasn’t attached to it.”
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ATL_LADY
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Youre an idiot x’s two… This is a message board , your basically talking to everyone idiot… Read your bible where the word of God says it’s not enough to say I will pray brother and go on your way… You must help….duh Prayer is good but it does not build houses.. wood, brick, and other materials… which cost money.. Your just jealous of Oprah because your’e still in the hood and on them can goods….LOL hateful self, probably fat too
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notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
@ATL_INBREED/LADY? (HIghly questionable) I know I said I wasn’t going to go back and forth with you but today I don’t have to go to work(You do know what that is don’t you?) and it’s raining outside, I’ll spend my time arguing with you. I love how you assume I’m fat or that I live in the hood. I’m not fat and I don’t live in the slums either. I’m not rich either so I’m in between, but what does this have to do with Oprah? I’m not jealous of Oprah, why should I? If I was striving to be like Oprah then yeah I would be, but I’m not. Read your Bible and look up the Sermon on the Mount where he told his followers(which I highly dobut you are seeing that you worship the Almighty Oprah SMH.) where he tells his followers not to be anxious as to what you eat, wear, etc. He tells his followers to put their trust in God. Also look in your bible were God said not to put your trust in man or the government. Now is that saying not to look for a job if you don’t have one? NO. Look for a job but at the same time have faith that God will bless your efforts for looking for a job, house,or whatever that is needed.Plus why would I want to be like Oprah? Jesus clearly said that it is nearly impossible for a rich man/woman to enter to the kingdom of God. I notice that you keep talking about material things which shows me where you’re thinking is at. I don’t hate Oprah because I don’t let what she does bother me to that degree. I was stating my opinion and her you worshippers come acting like she is The Messiah or something. Well the rain just stop so enough of you inbreed.
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ATL_LADY
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
ILook in your bible to read FAITH WITHOUT WORKS ID DEAD…God works through his people… .AND SPEAKING OF BEING ANXIOUS FOR SOMETHING TO EAT I KNOW YOU ARE.. lol ‘m done with you Miss Piggy…go on to CHECKERS and get your 2 for $4 dollars Gianormous burgers that got your ass in the fat shape you are in ..
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notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 /
@ATL_INBREED/LADY You obvisously is self-concious because you keep bringing up weight. It’s okay someone is going to be pathetic enough to want you. Miss Piggy. It’s funny you bring up weight when you worship Oprah. Once again your inbreed self can’t read worth nothing. I said you have to put some work in it you inbred fool. You need to pray for comprehension.
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