Oprah Winfrey

This Week in Good Black News: Black Awards Shows, Black Institutions, and Black Students Are All on the Winning Team

Druski is set to host the 2026 BET Awards, Oprah surprised Morehouse scholars, twins top Cheyney’s graduating class, and John Wall is taking on a new role at Howard.
05/01/2026

David Grain Joins the Billionaire Ranks, Expanding the Black Wealth Conversation

The Grain Management founder built his fortune in broadband and digital infrastructure, adding another name to Forbes’ 2026 Black billionaire list.
03/30/2026

Oprah’s Style File: xx Looks That Prove Age Is Just a Number

Celebrating the media mogul's January birthday with standout outfits that mix glamour, comfort, and the reason she’s that girl.
01/28/2026

Celie and Sofia Together Again: Whoopi and Oprah Honor ‘The Color Purple’ 40 Years Later

Their reunion on ‘The View’ spotlights the film’s complicated legacy and the careers it helped create.
01/15/2026

Oprah Winfrey Explains How She Finally Won the Weight Battle

On ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ the 71-year-old credited medicine, movement, and a shift from blame helped her get back to her ‘marathon weight’ of 155 lbs.
01/12/2026

Oprah Opens Her Private Road in Maui to Aid Tsunami Evacuation After Massive Quake

As tsunami waves reached Hawaii’s shores following a powerful earthquake off Russia’s coast, Oprah Winfrey stepped up, opening her private road to help residents evacuate safely.
07/30/2025

Nobody’s Feuding—At Least Not Taraji: Breaking Down Black Celebrity Beefs, Real and Rumored

Taraji says there’s no drama with Oprah, but not everyone can say the same. From rap battles to red carpet shade, here are the feuds that kept us watching.
06/11/2025

The 5 Films Where Oprah Winfrey Portrayed Historical Women

The all-around media mogul, who turns 71 today, has depicted Coretta Scott King, Mary McLeod Bethune, and more.
01/29/2025