When: closing June 30, 2019
This show is a biography of Oprah Winfrey. I'm going to assume that everyone reading this blog knows who Oprah is, and has at least some familiarity with her life story. She came from a very modest background, had no connections and made herself into one of the richest, most famous people in America by dint of hard work and talent.
It's an inspiring story, and I understand why the museum would tell it.
The question I have is, does the fact that Oprah has donated so much money to the museum create a conflict of interest? It seems wrong to say that if you give money to an incredibly worthy cause that the money should preclude your story being told, and there's no doubt that Oprah is one of the most influential African Americans in history. I just wondered what the ethics of the museum world are surrounding displays concerning their own donors.
Verdict: It's a well done display, and I'm sure even those who are big fans will learn something.
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