I am Oprah Winfrey (Ordinary People Change the World)
Description : Inspiration Young Oprah was inspired by watching Black artists like Sidney Poitier and the Supremes perform on television and win awards. It was the first time she’d seen people who look like her be celebrated. The Greatest Gift When Oprah was just four years old, her grandmother taught her to read. This led to a lifelong love of reading and sharing stories. Speak Out! Oprah found joy in her talent for public speaking and connecting with others. She spoke in church as a little girl, in student council as a high schooler, as a college speaker, and of course as the most popular talk show host of all time! Sharing Stories The Oprah Winfrey Show gave people a chance to hear and share stories in a way that had never been done before. She gave regular people on her show the same chance to speak as she did the celebrities. She knew there was nothing better
than being heard and understood. I am Martin Luther King, Jr. I am Frida Kahlo I am Rosa Parks I am Walt Disney Read more of the bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series: The groundbreaking civil rights leader whose dream inspired millions. A world-renowned Mexican painter and activist. An inspiring civil rights leader that helped end public bus segregation. The man behind the happiest place on earth and the stories that kids and families love around the world. I am Neil Armstrong I am Anne Frank I am Jackie Robinson Read more of the bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series: After a career as an engineer and pilot, he became the first person on the moon. Her journal and story of her life during the Holocaust is still read and taught today. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball and led the way to equality in all American sports.