Maisie O’MearaMrs. Herrmann

World History HonorsSemester Presentation

Biographies• Bono• Oprah Winfrey

Similarities Differences Who had a greater impact?

I am the only person ever to be nominated for an Oscar, Grammy,

Golden Globe, and Nobel Prize!

I am the only person ever to be nominated for an Oscar, Grammy,

Golden Globe, and Nobel Prize!

I was born on May 10, 1960 in a suburb of

Dublin.

My mother died of a brain

hemorrhage when I was fourteen

years old.

My father and I did not get along

because his motto was “to dream is

to be disappointed”.

My nickname was once “Bono Vox”

which means “good voice” in

Latin.

I am married to Alison Stewart and have four children:

Jordan, Memphis Eve, Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q, and John

Abraham.

I am a very famous

musician and humanitarian

.

I have been the lead

singer of U2 since 1976.

I have worked in Ethiopia with the

charity, World Vision, where I held

the Live Aid Performance.

Born on May 10, 1960• in Ballymun-suburb of

Dublin Name Paul Hewson Second Child Parents were Brendan

Robert Hewson and Iris Elizabeth Rankin

Intelligent, open, and considerate boy

Started at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Choir SchoolAsked to leave after

one year 1972- Attended Mount

Temple Comprehensive SchoolFirst co-eductional

and non-denominational school in Ireland

Enjoyed school there

Mother died of a brain hemorrhage

Had a rough home lifeDidn’t get along with

his fatherFather’s moto- “to

dream is to be disappointed”

Father’s doubts made him more determined

Nicknames made by friend Guggi (Derek Rowan)

Both members of Lypton VillageBoys who formed a

band Gavin Friday (Fionan

Hanvey)-also a member Major support system

for Bono

Wanted to be an actor

Saw notice posted requesting musicians

Bono, David Evans (Edge), Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. became Feedback

Changed name to Hype and then U2

Lead singer of U2 since 1976

Singer, guitarist, and songwriter

Known for connecting with fans

Gave U2 good reputation involving, educating,

and showing great appreciation

Activist work comes from strong Christian faith

Worked in Ethiopia for World Vision• Live Aid

Performance 1985-worked in

Central America after damaging operations

1990s-campaigned with Greenpeace• against nuclear power

plant in England Rallies to end Third

World debt• Jubilee 2000

Works to end AIDS Cofounded

organizations to end poverty in Africa• 2002- DATA (Debt, Aid,

Trade, Africa)• 2004- ONE Campaign to

Make Poverty History

1989, 1990, and 1998-Won the Brit Phonographic Industry Award for International Group

2004-• Q Icon Award• Inducted into UK

Music Hall of Fame Multiple Grammies

2003-Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

2005- • included in TIME

Magazine’s “Persons of the Year”

• won the Free Your Mind Award at the MTV Europe Awards in Dublin For Jubilee 2000 project

I was born on January 29,

1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi.

I am known as “America’s Best Friend” and I

definitely live up to that title.

I will go down in history as one of

the most influential and inspiring

women that have ever lived.

I was sexually abused and molested by friends and

relatives of my mother.

In 2005, I was inducted into the Hall

of Fame for the National Association for the Advancement

of Colored People.

I was the youngest reporter and first African American woman to work at

WTVF-TV in Nashville.

My talk show is viewed on more than

200 television stations and is

shown in over 100 countries around the

world.

My Angel Network has raised over

$80,000,000 for charity programs.

I was the first African

American woman to become a billionaire.

Born January 29, 1954• Kosciusko, Mississippi

Raised by grandma on a farm

Age three- learned to read and recite• Spoke at her church

Age six- moved to Milwaukee to live with mother

Sexually abused• by friends and

relatives of mother Age 13-ran away Sent to a juvenile

detention center• denied because it

was full

Sent to Nashville to live with father• Very strict man• Made Oprah read a

book and write book reports every week

Looked towards reading for comfort

Age 17- hired by WVOL radio in Nashville

Age 19- became reporter of WTVF-TV in Nashville• Youngest reporter and

first African American woman at that station

Attended Tennessee State University• Majored in Performing

Arts and Speech Communications

Co-anchored Six O’Clock News at Baltimore’s WJZ-TV

Co-host of talk show People are Talking

1984- hosted AM Chicago• Number one talk

show locally

AM Chicago became The Oprah Winfrey Show• 1986- highest rated

talk show in history• First year made $125

million• Oprah received $30

million Began the Oprah Book

Club• Part of her talk show• Many books became

best sellers

1985- Starred in a movie called The Color Purple

1988- created her production studio• HARPO Studios• Third woman in

American film industry to own a studio

Co-founded Oxygen Media, Inc.

2000- founded O: The Oprah Magazine

Wanted to create a national database of child abusers• Inspired by her childhood

abuse experiences 1993- the “Oprah Bill” was

signed by President Clinton• Founded the database

Established the Family for Better Lives Foundation

2007- campaigned for Barack Obama• Attracted largest crowd in

primary season

2000- started giving "Use Your Life Award”

Raised over $80,000,000 for charity programs• All audience donations

go to nonprofit organizations

Worked for education for girls in South Africa

Donated to Hurricane Katrina victims

1988- international Radio and Television Society's "Broadcaster of the Year" Award

1998- TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century”

2002- The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Bob Hope Humanitarian Award

2007- Humanitarian Award from The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity

Born around the same time

Had some type of behavioral problem as a child

Very intelligent Grew up without a

true mother figure Had a strict and

controlling father Believe that helping

other people is very important

Very generous and charitable

Won various humanitarian awards

Received an award from TIME Magazine

Known for works of charity and kindness

Involved and very successful in entertainment industry

Work will encourage other prominent people in society to be more charitable

Lived in different places• Bono- a suburb of

Ireland• Oprah- a farm in

Mississippi Influenced from

different people• Bono- kids he was

around Led to his band

• Oprah- more family oriented Led to speaking skills

Bono didn’t have much direction in life

Oprah knew what she wanted to do

Different types of media• Oprah- television, talk

show• Bono- music

Bono known more for music

Oprah known more for her generosity

Oprah Winfrey Accomplished more

than Bono• Bono did a lot but

mainly music• Oprah has her show,

book club, magazine, Angel Network, and studio

Probably has given more overall than Bono

Oprah has had to deal with more• Woman and a minority

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