It started with Oprah sharing a great photo with a recent Colorado College graduate.
She wrote:
"I don't know who this guy is but he sure is happy to graduate! I shook hands with all 571 members of @coloradocollege's Class of 2019 and gave them a copy of The Path Made Clear. 📸: Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette"
At the commencement, she gave a speech to the new graduates, telling them to build on smaller steps to change the world. She also gave the entire graduating class copies of her latest book The Path Made Clear.
This, however, didn't appear to be enough for one commenter.
Instagram user spiritualceo1111 tried making a joke about what Oprah could have done.
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They say:
"Should have paid off their student debt"
Oprah was ready for it.
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"Already paid 13m in scholarships. Have put over 400 men thru @morehouse1867"
People were ready to defend the queen.
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As her tweet says, Oprah Winfrey has given $13 million to scholarships for Morehouse students, helping over 400 young men get a quality education.
Morehouse is an all-male, private historically black college in Atlanta, Georgia. It is often compared to Ivy League schools in terms of the high-performing students accepted.
Not that you need to know all that to cheer on Oprah.
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In their defense, the original commenter explained themselves, stating it was a joke in reference to billionaire Robert F. Smith pledging this past weekend to pay off all the student loans of Morehouse graduates for 2019.
They also brought up the crushing weight of student loans and how proud they are of Winfrey for everything she does.
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Student loans are a big topic lately. While many Americans feel the crushing debt of loans every day, people are trying to find solutions.
Elizabeth Warren, a presidential hopeful, has outlined a plan to cancel 95% of student loan debt. Meanwhile, the late stage capitalism solution involves selling your vacation days to try and help pay it down.
"I've known these girls since they were 12 and 13 coming to my school," she beamed.
The photo includes her and three other girls from the school with the bride-to-be, Glori, holding up an exquisite Berta beaded gown.
"Graduating from college. Grad school. Now our first wedding. Looking for the perfect dress."
Saks Fifth Avenue was closed to the public so the women could shop without interruption.
According to the Daily Mail, the girls' afternoon activities kicked off with dinner at the posh eatery, Spago, owned by Wolfgang Puck.
I’m soooo blessed it’s mindblowing. Your girl is getting married soon! 💍👰🏾💕😁 https://t.co/9KXu2d8097— G (@G) 1556444565
One of the women on the private shopping spree was former student Morgan Mpungose, who holds a master's degree in architecture from the University of Southern California.
She shared some photos from their romp around the store.
So too did Mpumi Nobiva, who shared a video of herself frolicking around the salon while holding up one of the dresses.
"Practicing for when my turn comes? ... lol helping pick a dress was SO fun," she wrote on one of her posts.
"Now... we wait for the groom to arrive in about ... 10 years - at least - I hope (or more) #monatempolaye."
Here is a YouTube clip of Nobiva's rehearsal for her someday fairy tale wedding taken from her Instagram page.
Video: Oprah goes wedding dress shopping with a student from her schoolwww.youtube.com
No confirmation was given on whether the bride said yes to the pictured dress.
@Oprah shutdown Saks in Beverly Hills to find a wedding dress for a graduate from her South Africa school https://t.co/naIHzK7Egm— Early Today (@Early Today) 1556529461
Nobiva is an international speaker who was 9-years-old when she lost her mother to an AIDS-related illness.
She holds a master's degree in strategic communications.
People were moved after seeing the former students as grown women.
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How many people can say Oprah is sharing a milestone moment with you?
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How gratifying it must be to see lives changed because of you.
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The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls opened in 2007 and provides educational and leadership opportunities for gifted girls, grades 8-12, who come from underprivileged backgrounds.
The school was inspired by Oprah's own disadvantaged childhood.
The boarding school's inaugural class of 72 women, including the three girls, graduated in 2011.
Winfrey made a promise to South African president Nelson Mandela back in 2002 that she would attend the inaugural class' graduation ceremony.
Since following through with that promise, Oprah also witnessed some of her former students go on to receive their master's degrees, and now, shopped for a wedding dress.
Here is a photo of Oprah attending Glori's graduation last year.
Thank you Oprah, for being who you are!
