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From a statement posted on the school's web site from Agnes Scott president Elizabeth Kiss:

"Winfrey is also one of the most active philanthropists in the world, donating more than $20 million to the creation of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, to which she has contributed more than $100 million to educate academically gifted girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. A member of this year's senior class is a graduate of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls."

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