Day: January 8, 2018

Oprah at the golden globes via belle vivir blog

The most talked about event this morning is the amazing and empowering speech Oprah gave last night at the Golden Globes.  She was awarded with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the first African American woman to ever receive it.  About time.  #timesup.  What an extraordinary night of unity and empowerment for women of all walks of life.  When Oprah talks everyone listens… Her wisdom and eloquence is more than inspiring.  How amazing it was to hear her say:  “At this moment, there are some little girls watching as I become the first black woman to be given this award… I want all the girls watching to know:  A new day is on the horizon. When that new day finally dawns, it will be because of the magnificent women and many of them are in this room tonight.” The red carpet last night was not about naming and showcasing Designers, it was about showing solidarity to the women who started the #metoo movement as well as those others who don’t have a name but who are as equally important.  It was also about supporting fundraising for #timesup, a legal defense fund to fight sexual harassment.  All women wore a Time’s Up pin.

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