Those who attended the recent 17th annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon in Charlotte, North Carolina, cheered when Oprah Winfrey made a huge donation so minorities in the state could afford college.
The event, put on by the United Negro College Fund, was held on Saturday, and while giving a speech on leadership Winfrey asked how much money had already been raised.
Oprah Winfrey donated over $1 million so minority students in North Carolina can attend college. (Photo: Steve Granitz / WireImage via Getty Images)
Afterwards, a big screen showed that $1.15 million was raised, slightly more than the $1 million goal set by the UNCF. Winfrey then made the announcement that seemingly stunned the whole room.
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“So here’s what I’m going to do, I’m going to match that number!” she said, which immediately brought the total up to $2.3 million.
The applause went on for quite a while, and some showed their gratitude by running onto the stage to hug Winfrey.
“I believe in the power of education,” she said at the close of her speech. “There is nothing better than to open the door for someone.”
Source: Oprah Winfrey Stuns Crowd by Announcing $1.15 Million Donation for Minority College Students
