Oprah: "...Where Do We Go From Here?"

[babylonsister]

Oprah Winfrey to host two-night special with black leaders; CNN, 'Sesame Street' talk to kids
Bryan Alexander
USA TODAY


Oprah Winfrey has announced plans to host a two-night special looking at the country's civil unrest following the death of George Floyd with "OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?" on June 9 and 10.

The special will feature Winfrey speaking with black thought leaders, activists and artists on the country's direction.

"I’ve been having private conversations with friends and thought leaders about what’s next and where we go from here," Winfrey said in a release Thursday. "I thought it would be both of interest and service to bring their ideas, concerns and comments into a national spotlight."

Guests will include politician Stacey Abrams, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, director Ava DuVernay, "Selma" actor David Oyelowo, Color of Change founder Rashad Robinson; and NAACP national board member Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II.

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The special will air on OWN and all of Discovery’s 18 networks, will stream for free on the Watch OWN and Discovery Family apps, as well as OWN’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram pages.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/06/05/oprah-winfrey-two-night-special-where-do-we-go-here/3152029001/

[SamKnause]

1. Why don't you ask "Dr. Phil" and "Dr. Oz" ???

[babylonsister]

2. Because she wants to ask

Stacey Abrams, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, et al.

I don't like either doctor, and she probably doesn't now either. Whatever.

I think this is a public service she's providing so I am ok with it.

[Raine]

3. Dr. Phil got his start on Oprah's show

she definitely knows who he is, they were friends at one time. How they feel toward each other now though who knows.

[babylonsister]

4. OK, but

I was trying to highlight this.

Oprah Winfrey has announced plans to host a two-night special looking at the country's civil unrest following the death of George Floyd with "OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?" on June 9 and 10.

[Raine]

7. Sorry to have taken the post in a different direction

Oprah's having the show is what's important.

[crickets]

5. As as much as I can't stand dr phil and dr oz and I think Oprah has sometimes

interviewed and supported people I don't care for at all, this is not one of those times.

Oprah is well known and well liked by so many diverse people, including a lot of sheltered white women and men. If this reaches them long enough to get them to listen, if Oprah brings her A game to the interviews, asks the right questions and then shuts up to let people talk, a lot of good information is going to reach those who really need to be exposed to it.

Stacey Abrams and Keisha Lance Bottoms alone have so much to say, and I want to hear it. I'm hoping Oprah may bring in those who might not show up otherwise, and they can hear it too.

I reserve judgement until after the programs air.