Quote of The Day: Oprah Winfrey

Posted by Bossip Staff



Oprah Winfrey speaking to Howard University graduates on Saturday:

"I stand here as a symbol of what is possible when you believe in the dream of your own life," Winfrey said. "Don't be afraid. All you need to do is know who you are."Winfrey said that while growing up her grandmother, a servant in 1950s Mississippi, hoped that Winfrey would "get some good white folks" to work for.

"I regret that she didn't live past 1963 and see that I did get some really good white folks — working for me," said.

Click here to read more on her speech.

NBC's Today Show Disses' Al Sharpton for Imus 'Double Standard'

Posted by Bossip Staff



On the "Today" show, host Meredith Vieira blasted Al Sharpton for not riding against rappers for promiscuously promoting the words "ho's" and "bitches' in their lyrics while riding against Imus for his "nappy-headed hoes" comment. Sharpton shot back by saying his organization is trying to promote rappers with more positive messages.

Click here to watch the video.

Source