January 29, 1954: Oprah Winfrey born in Kosciusko, Mississippi to unmarried parents; 1971: Competes in Miss Black America pageant; Named Miss Fire Prevention;

Oprah Gail Winfrey was born January 29, ... and her mother, Vernita Lee, were both young at the time of Oprah's birth. Her parents never married. Shortly after she was born her mother found a job,

Also known as: Oprah Gail Winfrey, Oprah (Gail) Winfrey; ... Her unmarried parents, Vernon Winfrey and Vernita Lee, separated soon after she was born, leaving her to be raised by her maternal grandmother.

Fact in Brief Name: Oprah Gail Winfrey; Date of Birth: January 29, 1954; Education: Tennessee State University; Parents: Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey;

On January 29, 1954 Oprah Gail Winfrey was born to unwed, teenage parents in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Oprah had a mountain of obstacles already in front of her as a newborn baby...

OPRAH WINFREY has come under fire from parents of children attending her all-girl leadership academy in South Africa - for keeping them away from their kids - Oprah Winfrey News at Contactmusic.com...

An Oprah WinfreyFan Appreciation Site ... Winfrey's parents were teens when she was born in rural Mississippi and never married. ... Back to Oprah-Winfrey.com

It was the story that captured the world and terrified parents across the globe—two years ago, ... From The Oprah Winfrey Show Exclusive: The McCanns and the New Search for Madeleine

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has issued an apology to parents and pupils at her school in South Africa, amid allegations of sexual abuse there. . Up to the minute entertainment news.

Parents have accused Oprah Winfrey’s elite school for disadvantaged girls in South Africa of being too strict. ... 'Strict' Oprah school under fire from parent