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The richest African American in the United States today is Oprah Winfrey. She is worth $2.7 billion according to Forbes Magazine. Her annual earnings are also thought to exceed $225 million a year.
Winfrey is also considered to be one of the most influential women in the world.
The richest African-American in the US 'Oprah' (as she is commonly known), is more than just a household name in US entertainment - she is everything from a philanthropist to a lifestyle guru.
The main thing she is known for is hosting her own talk show, although she receives a lot of recognition for her charitable work and all the things she does to help poor people around the world.
Her TV is currently the highest-rated talk show in television history.
Winfrey is also considered to be one of the most influential women in the world.
The richest African-American in the US 'Oprah' (as she is commonly known), is more than just a household name in US entertainment - she is everything from a philanthropist to a lifestyle guru.
The main thing she is known for is hosting her own talk show, although she receives a lot of recognition for her charitable work and all the things she does to help poor people around the world.
Her TV is currently the highest-rated talk show in television history.
Among Oprah's many talents, she is also:
- an influential book critic
- an Academy Award-nominated actress
- a magazine publisher
- creator of her own TV station
