Task: Influential African-American Woman: Oprah Winfrey
Choose and describe an African American, such as Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Maya Angelou, Denzel Washington, or Halle Berry that has had a great effect on popular culture. Describe the effect he or she has had on African Americans and popular culture. Examine the treatment of this person in the media. Is the way the media treats him or her is representative of how all African Americans are treated? Why or why not?
If possible, please give examples to better understand your response.