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1986 - Oprah Winfrey Becomes First African American Woman to Host Nationally Syndicated Talk Show

On February 8, 1986, The Oprah Winfrey Show premiered in national syndication, making Oprah Winfrey the first African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show. Her groundbreaking success reshaped the landscape of daytime television and opened doors for future generations of Black media professionals.

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