THEY SAY OPRAH
Oprah initially intended to open or improve schools here in the US. But she got discouraged after finding as she says, inner city kids here are not interested in rising above their situations but rather are focused on getting the newest iPod and $200 Nike shoes. So, she focused outside the US. She knows that wherever you can empower the next generation of women, you can change a society. I think credit is due to Oprah for aiming high and helping these girls, the next generation of women in a country in turmoil, to set personal goals.
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I do agree that what Oprah is doing with her school is wonderful, but we should not overlook the fact that she has condemmed this group of youths as hopeless. She perpetuates stereotypes and gives those in power an excuse not to bother with us. Now they can say, "A black women just excused us from doing so!"
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