Less than a year ago, Oprah spent $40 million to open a school for 450 poor girls in South Africa. She called the day the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy opened the proudest day of her life. According to The Australian, she's been devastated by the recent abuse claims against a teacher:
Reports said the staffer grabbed one girl by the throat and threw her against a wall. The woman, who has not been named, has also been accused of sexually fondling at least one pupil.
The claims came after a student fled the school saying the situation had become unbearable.
Oprah rushed down to South Africa. She has reportedly suspended the accused teacher, a principal, and another staffer. And she called a meeting of the parents and told them, "I've disappointed you. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry."It's such a tragedy. We feel bad for the girls and for Oprah. After putting all this time and money into this amazing effort, she's apparently been betrayed by those she thought shared her mission to protect the children.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. Dearest Oprah, I too am so sorry for the abuse that has occured at your school. However, I think I have a possible solution to the problem. Perhaps you will allow me to share it with you or a staff member at a later date. You are always in my prayers. God bless.
Patricia Sumner at 12:40PM on Oct 30th 2007
2. These allegations are indeed saddening. I'm sure that Oprah is doing all that she can to help ease their pain. Clearly, this is not a reflection on Oprah. No one human being can oversee the world.
"Wherever there is good; evil lurks in wait". We must remain strong and determined to be GOD's servants even in the face of adversity.
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JC at 5:52PM on Oct 30th 2007
3. Here is a woman who understands how to get things done, fast effecientely and puts her own hard work, sweat, tears and money where her mouth is.She is amazing a real treasure!!!
G*D Bless you Oprah and all the good work you do!
Patty at 1:46PM on Nov 2nd 2007
4. Oprah Winfrey is a Hypocritical asshole!
I appealed to her once before regarding the abuse of Mentally Ill and Developmentally Disabled Consumers Of Services in the State Of Michigan and systemic issues related to that but she wasn't interested I would assume apparently because it was relative to female abusers and male victims.
It also would have exposed the powerful and influential Lesbian component of Mental Health services for what it is and she didn't like that.
German-Amerikan, Got a Goddamn problem with that? at 7:09AM on Nov 4th 2007
5. 4. Oprah Winfrey is a Hypocritical asshole!
I appealed to her once before regarding the abuse of Mentally Ill and Developmentally Disabled Consumers Of Services in the State Of Michigan and systemic issues related to that but she wasn't interested I would assume apparently because it was relative to female abusers and male victims.
It also would have exposed the powerful and influential Lesbian component of Mental Health services for what it is and she didn't like that.
German-Amerikan, Got a Goddamn problem with
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It would appear that somebody has some anger issues... perhaps a few deep breaths and a nice relaxing bubble bath with camamile tea???
LB at 5:55PM on Nov 4th 2007