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On Wednesday, August 21, word got out that Oprah Winfrey would be speaking at the Democratic National Convention. While it’s safe to say most people saw that as a positive, there is a loud minority of social media users who had issues with her appearance.
Oprah quotes the late John Lewis: “No matter what ship our ancestors arrived on, we are all in the same boat now.” pic.twitter.com/4qNPa5Lmaq
— nikki mccann ramírez (@NikkiMcR) August 22, 2024
While to say Oprah is media icon is still an understatement, there is no denying that her co-sign is majority responsible for the rise of Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz. In recent years, both media personalities have come under fire. Dr. Phil has been accused multiple times of professional misconduct and suspect ethics, while Dr. Oz also has been likened to a “snake oil salesman” and his run for office failed in a heap of struggle.
So whether deserved or not, Oprah is getting the blame. We’d be remiss if we didn’t point out that once again a Black women is getting scapegoated for the ethical failings of grown-ass men, but that’s another discussion.
I can all but guarantee that all these women who blame Oprah for Oz & Phil were once watching those shows and buying Phil’s books & products. It wasn’t until decades later when their politics came out that they started with the Oprah blaming.
I block that misogyny BS.
— Renee Harris/Walz 2024 (@Renee_PLP) August 22, 2024
Nevertheless, Oprah still took to the stage at United Center and delivered a dynamic speech. “When we stand together, it is impossible to concur us,” she said. Her speech was powerful, and she had smoke for JD Vance, too. And Oprah, who is an independent, doesn’t just endorse anybody.
Oprah hits JD Vance (without mentioning his name) for the “childless cat ladies” remark pic.twitter.com/Py9CIPiPSu
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 22, 2024
Peep the variety of reactions in the gallery.
Oprah: When a house is on fire, we do not ask about the homeowners race or religion. We just try to do the best we can to save them. And if the place happens to belong to a childless cat lady. We try to get the cat out, too. pic.twitter.com/Oms9vO3d5c
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 22, 2024
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