Besides Oprah gives a lot of GOODIES (yum yum) to all (blacks and whites) attendants in her show. Stop complaining and you know what, G*d don't like greedy racist people.

Hi,I live in South Africa and I must say that as a black person in this country,I've personally never seen a poor white person! Dose that I did see were rich some 10 yrs ago and they squandered their fortune.What I wish to say is that i'm grateful for all that Oprah did to these lil girls,irrespective of their skin color.Obviously blacks are the ones suffering more,so why would one go to Afrika only to help whites? Let's be realistic here.

I've read through most of these comments and its mindboggling to read what some of you uninformed and closeminded people have written. In response to the critique about the class Oprah is teaching over the Internet - It's a leadership class. Oprah is the epitome of leadership, and since when does one need a degree to teach leadership, this notion of yours is insane. Furthermore, many universities and schools invite prominent and influential figures who we've defined as being successful to speak and motivate. Oprah was recently the commencement speaker at Howard, they awarded her with an honorary Ph.D. No one needs to be trained to speak on leadership. And to this same person, you're right education is valuable and it would be nice for all to have the opportunity to receive free education. Unfortunately that is not the case for many children in many countries, be happy for the ones in S. Africa who've been blessed with this opportunity. This was Oprah's vision, if yours is something different, then do something about it to make it come to fruition, otherwise, there's no room for me or anyone else to criticize the efforts individuals have made to influence positively the lives of others.

I think what Oprah is doing is great. Oprah has always lookesd out for America. To shut up People who said she only selected black girls there were some white girls in the pictures if you didn't take a look. Oprah can't save the whole world thats not her job. But she is trying. You know a sucessful Black woman is always going to have haters because they are use to us being on the bottom. But to Oprah Rock on my sista. Keep doing what you doing.

Actually women control over 80% of the wealth and live much longer than men do. Women also get 75 cents of every dollar spent on their health needs. There is a village in Africa where African men are pressured, by women, to risk their lives in order to support the woman's lifestyle. Most of these men die during this trip.

I love it how PC men,and the majority of women, ignore these facts in order to give women preferential treatment.

On the other hand, who would expect for Oprah, who regularly bashes black men, to even think of opening a school for boys unless it was a publicity stunt?

i think that oprah winfrey is a great person and that if people think that she isnt helpin us then one y does she have a talk show that helps us and 2 y does she live here..........

I've now read through most of the comments on this page, and feel the need to voice my opinion.

The fact that this is an all-girls school did not bother me. But, when educating a very small amount of young girls in an area that has much lack of respect for women, in general, is only fixing a SMALL portion of the problem.
If this were her goal, you'd think that there were be a boys school set up that would teach them respect. If she's teaching the females, and thinks she can change them and offer them a better life - the boys should be included or it will not change but for those few girls.

I do think her teaching via the internet is odd. Does she have a teaching degree? Is she qualified or is this used to brain wash the girls into what she thinks they should be???

In all, I am not happy with the fact that she has only black African girls in the school. The lack of respect for women is not a color related issue! The white African girls have the same problems.

EDUCATE, but do so fairly to teach equality. Do not teach the "underdogs" that they are better than anyone or anything else! One day it will be those who look down their noses and the ancestors of the ones who put them down!

There is no one in this world that deserves better or more than another. The chance to be educated should be equal for all.
The money that was spent was done with good intentions, but when you think that 10 schools could have been built to educate and better so many more minds........ you have to ask yourself why - wheather you're an O fan or not.

all u jealous bleepin white people need to shut up just cause shes helpin black girls ur all runnin up ur mouth what the bleep are u alot doin to help anyone how can u come on here and run ur mouth up like ur helpin anyone u white people think ur gods gift u need to sit ur asses down im only 16 * black Panther Movement for life*

40 million on one school to educate 150 girls is insane. She could have built a few schools housing a few thousand (in disadvantaged areas) at that price!!! Our children need an education not elitism.

Selecting only black girls is racist and does nothing to create harmony in a new South Africa. What about the Cape Malays and white disadvantaged childredn Oprah?

To everyone that had a negitive voice, please take a look in the mirror and evaluate yourself. Oprah is a wonderful generous person. The children in Africa have been given a wonderful opportunity, please let them be. If we take the time out to do for others rather than complain because someone else has, then our lives will be greatly enriched. I am happy that Oprah did this wonderful deed, one day I hope to go over and give my services and teach these girls that really want the education. American children are so spoiled they do not appriciate the free education that they receive everyday.

To Anon 1:19pm You ask why not give to a school with girls and boys. I believe the problems in S Africa are that many of the girls are being rapped and women are looked down on. I think it's wonderful to help the girls so that they do not get pregnant and can think something of themselves instead of feeling like nothing. To comment on the fact that she built a school there instead of the US. I don't think kids and people in the US realize how blessed we are. It's not Oprah's responsiblility to changed the whole entire world only help where she can. Other millionaires & billionaires should help out too. Why jump on Oprah because she wants to help some little girls. No one else is doing anything that will boost their self-confidence as well as educate them. Also Oprah is African-American. Her ancestors did come from Africa. Tell me if someone from Ireland or India wouldn't want to help their ancestors if they had money. I believe they would. What makes it so wrong that she wants to help little girls in Africa too? She helps little girls, Women and every other kind of person on her show and all over the US everyday. So cut her a little slack if she wants to help some girls in Africa as well. If you don't like what she's doing. Why don't you do some of the helping out as well??

I think that Oprah should be allowed to spend her money, that she made over the last 30 years however she chooses. Of course, because everyone always has an opinion on how other people should spend their money, society thinks that she should spend it in the United States. Further proving how greedy American society is. Maybe, she already contributes to schools and companies that are not publicized here in the United States. Before you sit and write letters about how you feel about Oprah spending Oprah's money make sure you ask yourself some important questions like; Did I contribute any of my money to the education of anyone whether that person is in the United States or not? Did you think about the fact that this country as well as many others are wealthy because of Africa and its about time somebody gave something back to the country that has consistantly given to the world? America would not be in any position... to say anything... about anybody... if not for A F R I C A. So I say if Oprah or anyone else wants to spend his or her money on the education of people and most importantly women in Africa who are the mothers of all mankind, then so shall it be.

HAHAHAHA wow ok who would have thought the day would come when "the white man"would be arguing over what a black woman from Kosciusko, Mississippi should do with her money. Oprah spent $50million on a house, it made headlines but we all seem happy about it. She is senting 100 men, gave to Katrina victims, open a boys and girls club recently, give millions and millions and millions to schools in the USA I'm sure that we don't hear about. So she went to Africa or could have been the fuc*ing north pole to build a school for kids who were raped, have no one, no food, have nothing and we have a problem with that??!!!! Oprah your money girl do whatever and however the heck you want with it. According to history you weren't suppose to be who you are today, thanks to the grace of God. You people bleep the fuc* up and leave Oprah alone.Hey Trump Oprah build a school for $40 mill why don't you put your money where your mouth and hair are and build one for $80mill. Ya'll LEAVE OPRAH ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why couldn't she have made a co-educational school? Why are women so much better then men? And Why did she need to spend so much money on it? I know that you can educate, clothe, feed, and build a house for 7 African Children with only Au $20,000. I know because that's what I've done with my money. Why has she spent so much money on one area, and one sex when she could use her money so much more wisely?

Im a 78 year old white grandma. I have the utmost respect for Oprah. I have seem over the years, many young people of my race, and other races, that were given the chance to better their selves. Our government gave them every chance, welfare, aid to dependent children, head start programs, and many other entitlements. I have seem a few succeed, but most of that help was thrown away, by parents who did not help inspire their children or kids who wanted it all now, and did not want to put the time and effort into studying, to be mature responsible adults. These children that Oprah is helping, have no access to help from their government or any one else. With the education of these girls, the future of the world , just may be better one. I guess I just will never understand, how any one can put down some one else that is trying to make a better life for young adults, who other wise, might end up walking the streets, crazy on dope or just out right bad news. all of you, that put Oprah down, what may I ask are you doing to make the world a better place.???? Oh yes...some said that children do not learn in the United Staes because Schools are not fun. When were schools fun? When we went to school, we went to learn, and only to learn, because we knew when we graduated, we better be prepared to earn a living.