Oprah Winfrey to visit Native Americans

**SVZ** · June 2nd, 2006, 10:54 AM

TV star OPRAH WINFREY visited Native Americans at the Navajo Nation on Wednesday (31MAY06) to collect footage for an upcoming episode of her talk show. Winfrey explored the Navajo capital of Window Rock, and was honoured with a powwow dance by the children of the tribe. Navajo Nation President JOE SHIRLEY JR says, "It was a real honour to have such a celebrity grace us with her presence, especially on sacred ground right under the Window Rock." PRISCELLA LITTLEFOOT, who organised the event, says, "Oprah is our key to let the world in. "Hopefully, Oprah's visit will portray that while we do have social problems, we're still rich in our heritage, our culture and language."
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**Grimmlok** · June 2nd, 2006, 10:57 AM

Yes. It takes a pompous black celebrity to come and show you the worth of your culture.

Bravo.

No wonder you're on reservations.

**lalala** · June 2nd, 2006, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Grimmlok

Yes. It takes a pompous black celebrity to come and show you the worth of your culture.

She said "show the world" the worth of their culture...what's the problem with that (whatever the media is)?

**Lakesweetjane** · June 2nd, 2006, 11:23 AM

I think it's nice what Oprah does, however her insistence that she is the intelligent light to teach us all how to speak, behave, live our lives and of course what to read - well, it's a little much. Lots of respect for what she does though. If this makes any sense at all.
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