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The "America Shapes Oprah" part of the exhibit shows the history and trailblazers that have influenced Oprah Winfrey, including Shirley Chisolm, the first black congresswoman, poet Maya Angelous, "The Color Purple" author Alice Walker, and other black journalists who similarly paved the way for other journalist of color.
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Walter Larrimore / Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Photo by Walter Larrimore
The "Oprah: The Early Years" exhibit features photos from Oprah Winfrey's upbringing and artifacts and memorabilia from early in her career at news stations in Nashville, T.N., Baltimore, and Chicago.
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Walter Larrimore / Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Photo by Walter Larrimore
A new exhibit, "Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture," opens Friday at the National Museum of African American History of Culture. The 4,300 square foot exhibit features more than 240 artifacts and five exhibit sections that chronicle the life and work of media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
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Walter Larrimore / Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Photo by Walter Larrimore
The "Oprah Winfrey Show" section of the exhibit features original set furniture and a camera from the show, as well as a wall displaying the titles of all 4,561 shows recorded.
The "America Shapes Oprah" part of the exhibit shows the history and trailblazers that have influenced Oprah Winfrey, including Shirley Chisolm, the first black congresswoman, poet Maya Angelous, "The Color Purple" author Alice Walker, and other black journalists who similarly paved the way for other journalist of color.
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The “Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture” exhibit, to open Friday at Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, chronicles the life and work of media mogul Oprah Winfrey and touches on her life in Baltimore.
