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Oprah And Farrakhan Visit Haiti On Separate Trips

usermanager — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:54:47 +0000

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan started a five-day trip to Haiti on Sunday, arriving just ahead of fellow Chicagoan Oprah Winfrey as they make separate trips to the poor Caribbean country.

Farrakhan told reporters at the airport that he will be exploring ways his organization can help Haiti rebuild from the devastating 2010 earthquake.

He said he intends to “listen, learn and share,” and is particularly interested in learning more about Voodoo, the religion widely practiced in the country.

“I have longed throughout my life to set my foot in the sacred soil of Haiti,” Farrakhan said.

Haitian Foreign Minister Laurent Lamorthe greeted Farrakhan at the airport, and the Nation of Islam leader was expected to meet later in the week with President Michel Martelly.

Authorities hustled the journalists out of the airport after the news conference so they could not cover Winfrey’s arrival.

Winfrey was expected to visit a settlement camp for displaced people run by Hollywood actor Sean Penn and his aid group J/P HRO on Monday. She was also expected to meet with fashion designer Donna Karan, who has celebrated the work of Haiti’s artisans through her Urban Zen Foundation since the quake.

Martelly has said he would meet with Winfrey on Monday. He said he hopes she will serve as a goodwill ambassador for Haiti and help bring aid to the country.

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Oprah Visits Dr. Oz Show & Talks About Moving Closer to God

Elev8 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:16:36 +0000

Oprah Winfrey, speaking openly about the spiritual aspects that help drive her career, told Dr. Mehmet Oz during a recent appearance on his show that she has found that, at the current stage in her life, “everything is about moving closer to that which is God.” In the last few weeks Oprah has been seen at Joel Osteen’s church and her school’s graduation.

In his introduction of Winfrey, Oz told excited audience members: “Oprah has transformed the lives of millions, and now faces a transformation of her own. Today she says that you have the power to transform your life…she says the answers are all inside of you.”

Asked by Oz, during the Dec. 7 airing of “The Dr. Oz Show,” what her “big plan” was and how she remains inspired throughout her career, Winfrey responded:

“For me at this particular time in my life I recognize that everything is about moving closer to that which is God. And without a full, spiritual center — and I’m not talking about religion — I’m talking about without understanding the fullness from which you’ve come, you can’t really fulfill your supreme moment of destiny. And I think everybody has a supreme moment of destiny.”

“I think being connected to that which is greater than yourself, for me, at this particular time in my life, is the most important thing,” she added.

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One More Try! Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network Set To Relaunch

Yogi — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:28:46 +0000

After months of failing to live up to the success of her extraordinarily popular television talk show, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network is undergoing a makeover.

According to Forbes, Winfrey and Discovery Communications is upping the network’s advertising push as well as featuring two of the network’s biggest stars, Winfrey herself and Rosie O’Donnell.

Adding to a laundry list of problems the channel has faced — too high on the channel guide, unclear brand, not enough programming or Oprah — Winfrey herself admitted that she and her team had been too distracted by wrapping up her marquee show that not enough attention was paid to OWN’s launch.

Oprah Winfrey Is Forbes’ Top-Earning Woman In Entertainment

Elev8 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:30:27 +0000

Oprah Winfrey is the highest-earning woman in entertainment, according to Forbes magazine. The former talk show host earned $290 million from May 2010 to May 2011, besting the second place earner, Lady Gaga, by $200 million.

Take a look at the full list below:

1. Oprah Winfrey -$290 million

2. Lady Gaga – $90 million

3. Bethenny Frankel – $55 million

4. Gisele Bundchen – $45 million

5. Ellen DeGeneres – $45 million

6. Judge Judy Sheindlin – $45 million

7. Taylor Swift – $45 million

8. Katy Perry – $44 million

9. Beyonce Knowles – $35 million

10. Danielle Steel – $35 million

Could this be Oprah’s last year on this list? Her biggest money-maker “The Oprah Winfrey Show” ended in May.

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5 Things We Wouldn’t Know Without Oprah

Yogi — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:30:27 +0000

From her impact on the national lexicon, to propelling the careers of numerous celebrities and figures and to the countless self-help revelations and mantras that have helped us shape our lives, Oprah Winfrey’s influence will be long cemented in the public conscious.

As the daily dose of wisdom that has become the Oprah Winfrey show has now come to an end, BlackAmericaWeb explores Winfrey’s influence with a list of “The 5 Things We Wouldn’t Know Without ‘The O’.

THE “AH-HA MOMENT”

It’s one of those things that has become so popular that it’s entered the national lexicon. An “a-ha moment” is that instance of clarity that people arrive at when they see a situation from all sides for the first time. It is a phrase that has become as associated with Winfrey as “Dy-no-mite” was once associated with J.J. on “Good Times.” Winfrey’s fan base embraced the term as they learned things on her show that allowed them to see a situation from a new perspective, and hopefully end their suffering or be able to forgive.

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Really? Man Fakes Robbery, Beats Himself Up To Get Oprah Tickets

Yogi — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:33:45 +0000

CHICAGO– Robert Spearing, 44, told police that two men beat him up and stole his tickets to Tuesday’s Oprah show, but later admitted that he’d actually used a rock to cut his own forehead and scraped his hands on the sidewalk.

Spearing and his wife had come from Ontario without tickets, and he told cops he didn’t want his wife to be angry with him.

Putting Oprah And Iyanla To Bed

Yogi — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:12:12 +0000

The recent and dramatic reunion between Oprah and her former relationship advisor, Iyanla Van Zant, captivated television viewers as the two women hashed out their feelings and reconciled their differences in front of a worldwide audience. But while there’s been much media hype around what went down between the two 11 years ago, I’d like to focus on what I thought was the more poignant lesson that came out of the two-part meeting.

What stuck with me was a line from the first part of the interview when Iyanla scrunched up her face and pouted to Oprah, “I just wanted you to say you liked me and you never did.”

Oprah went on to protest the statement as both “unacceptable” and totally inaccurate saying not only that she liked Iyanla, but recalling how she’d provided her a huge media platform, even giving up her own stage to sit in the audience while Iyanla did her thing in front of millions.

However, Iyanla then shouted Oprah down with these very poignant and telling words: “I thought you wanted the work… I didn’t think you wanted me.”

Wow… well there it is. That line right there says a lot.

You see, Iyanla was revealing something that many of us struggle with daily, regardless of how famous, rich, smart or talented we are seen to be. She was talking about self-worth – the way she felt in her heart of hearts, despite the ironic fact she was counseling countless others on their self-worth at the time.

I want us to really think about that for a second. How many times have we been given a good situation something viewed from the outside as a huge blessing but on the inside, have secretly felt we were unworthy or didn’t deserve it?

Perhaps it was a relationship where you subconsciously thought our significant other was “too good for us” and you ended up sabotaging it before your mate could “find out about the real you…”

Or maybe it was a position of authority you reached in your work where you constantly questioned your own worth and ability to hold and perform it?

Most of us have, at least, entertained such notions or doubts. Some rise above, others are crippled by it. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to increase our own sense of self-worth. Some folks do daily affirmations or rituals; some listen to motivational speakers; others pray and meditate daily.

All these are wonderful options we’ve heard before, yet allow me to add yet another.

Stay away from the haters. You know who they are. They’re the ones who constantly pull you down and tell you that you can’t do something, and that you need to stay put and remain miserable just like them.

If you have folks like this in your life in influential positions, the solution is, if not simple, very clear… kick them to the curb.

Now, I can hear some of you right now protesting in your minds, “But Stephanie, some of these haters are my family members…”

Too bad… kick them to the curb too. That’s what the holidays are for… you can visit them then.

Remember, before any of this transformation can happen, there has to be a fundamental commitment to yourself to take the necessary steps, whatever they may be, to see yourself in a different, more productive light.

It is a commitment to see yourself as good enough and deserving of all of the blessings life can and will bestow upon you.

Stephanie Robinson is President and CEO of The Jamestown Project, a national think tank focused on democracy. She is an author, a Lecturer on Law at the Harvard Law School and former Chief Counsel to the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Stephanie reaches 8 to 10 million listeners each week as political commentator for the popular radio venue, The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Visit her online at www.StephanieRobinsonSpeaks.com

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Is Oprah Winfrey Angry At Aretha Franklin?

Yogi — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:29:17 +0000

Oprah Winfrey is feeling like she was disrespected by the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin for granting Wendy Williams the first interview since her surgery. Sources say while Oprah, 57, gives Wendy, 46, credits for snagging the much-coveted sit-down with Aretha, she’s still “steaming,” and feels that Wendy’s show is “a long way” from hers, and criticizing it for being “silly and gossipy.”

“Oprah is about as angry as can be,” said an insider.

“This is the final season of her show, and she’s been pushing to land all the big ‘gets’ out there. Oprah is embarrassed that Aretha – a legend – chose Wendy, who is a relative newcomer in the TV talk show world.”

“Oprah was not going to keep the whole interview on the illness, which she knows Aretha is reluctant to fully discuss,” said the source.

“She was going to get Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, for a touching tribute. But instead, Aretha chose Wendy – and Oprah is NOT happy!”

Aretha underwent surgery in December but has never publicly revealed the nature of her health issues.

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Academy Awards Worthy Gospel Moments In Film [Video]

Elev8 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:15:37 +0000

There are moments captured on film which leave an invaluable social etching on the soul of society. Gospel music is one form of music that has been used over the years in movies to set the tone.

The Academy Awards will be held this weekend rewarding the greatest moments on film. There is a key facet of film that often gets overlooked. It is the music. Music shapes a scene. It is our visceral reaction to what is going on in a scene that leaves an indelible mark on our minds and souls

# 4 “Wattstax”- The Emotions “Peace Be Still”

It would stand as the most severe riot in Los Angeles history until the Los Angeles riots of 1992. The concert was held at the Los Angeles Coliseum on August 20, 1972, and organized by Memphis’s Stax Records to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots. Wattstax was seen by some as “the Afro-American answer to Woodstock”. The concert was to call to the mind the Watts Riots of 1965 refers to a large-scale riot which lasted 6 days in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, in August 1965. By the time the riot subsided, 34 people had been killed, 1,032 injured, and 3,438 arrested. It would stand as the most severe riot in Los Angeles history until the Los Angeles riots of 1992.

# 3 “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” “Father Can You Hear Me”

In this scene a young girl comes of age in her talent with the confirmation that she will use her voice for God only. Tyler perry is known for always placing a spiritual awakening moment in his movies. This movie is subtle in that it is placed early and is not the crux of the film.

# 2 The Color Purple “God Is Trying To Tell You Something”

The emotion and raw reality of sin meets the real world is the message of this scene. You are taken by the emotion . The silence that is prolonged in the scene as all the sinners head down the road of redemption sends chills through your body. When the young sings “Thank You Lord “ the message is delivered.

# 1 Imitation of Life “Trouble of This World”

This movie told the time honored battle of the relationships of mother and daughters. In the powerful climax of the movie a heartfelt song that is a warning to the young girls. If ever there was a Godmother of Gospel Mahalia Jackson hands down would be.

Words Of Wisdom: Oprah Winfrey Quotes

Elev8 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:05:51 +0000

Today’s words of wisdom comes from Oprah Winfrey, a global media leader and philanthropist. Through the power of media, Oprah Winfrey has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world for over two decades.

“I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an on-going process. And it’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.”

“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”

“What God intended for you goes far beyond anything you can imagine.”

“Devote today to something so daring even you can’t believe you’re doing it.”

“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.”

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