::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

The Oprah Winfrey Show captivated and changed Americans for 25 years.  Her efforts were honored with a special year-long  exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.  It is almost over, with the last viewing date scheduled for June 2.  A special talk on Oprah's influence in media will take place on May 29.  Make plans to see the incredible display of Winfrey's work before it's too late. Learn more about the event/exhibit and registration below. From #WatchingOprah to Now: News in the Age of Gen Y and Social Media Wednesday, May 29; 7 p.m. Inspired by the “Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture exhibition,” “From #WatchingOprah to Now: News in the Age of Gen Y and Social Media” will bring together journalists for a discussion on how to cover news and pop culture for millennials. Panelists include Yamiche Alcindor of PBS News Hour, Michelle Taylor (known by the online pseudonym Fem...

The statue of Harpo Studios  The statue of Harpo Studios  By Mona Austin In a time of vanishing compassion, the "Watching Oprah"  exhibit in Washington, DC will open on June 8 at the Smithsonian's African American Museum of History and Culture and will remain in residence for one year as  a proper reminder of the contributions media mogul Oprah Winfrey has made to American life. Oprah Winfrey is a monument for emancipation. For a quarter of a century as host of the Oprah Winfrey show (the first black woman to stand in that role), Oprah was the "BFF" in almost every woman's head.  Smart, funny, authentic and intentional with every effort, she captivated viewers (and continues to on her own TV network -- OWN), nurturing some, healing others, by exposing real-life stories that emphasized the common joys and pains humans tend to share.  Oprah. O. Ms. Winfrey. The multiple Emmy award-winning "Queen of Talk." Her name is not usuall...