Oprah Winfrey's gift still supports Smithsonian theater 13 years on

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Oprah Winfrey made a major donation of about $12 to $13 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her gift played a key role in the museum's fundraising drive. As a result, the venue was named the Oprah Winfrey Theater. The space hosts public events that encourage conversation about African American history and culture. The contribution continues to benefit the Smithsonian institution more than a decade later.

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