Oprah Winfrey: The Black Millionaire Blueprint for Success

Oprah Winfrey: The Black Millionaire Blueprint for Success

Vernon was strict and made her education a top priority. Winfrey became an honors student, was voted Most Popular Girl, at East Nashville High School, She won an oratory contest, and gained a full scholarship to Tennessee State University, where she studied communication. Oprah Winfrey won the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant at age 17.

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Terry Shropshire
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Buckeye State native, Terry has also written for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Detroit Free Press. He is a lover of words, photography, sports, books, travel, and THEE Ohio State Buckeyes. #GoBucks
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