Who is Oprah Winfrey from Signs of Life in the U.S.A. and what is their importance?

Popular talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, is the subject of an article. Oprah is probably the most famous black woman on television and certainly one of the richest. She is honest with her television audience discussing the abuse she suffered as a child. Her show is tasteful and her interviews are done with tact and feeling. She can cry with her guests at some of the experiences they have had. Her shows, even though she deals with some controversial issues, are done with tact. She does not engage in sensationalism or yellow journalism. Many claim that her talk show is more like a ministry and a form of group therapy. Oprah began her career as a newscaster in Baltimore.