We believe there’s a superhero in each of us. True Superheroes celebrates people who’ve overcome adversity, made amazing contributions to society, and inspired others to do the same. Each week we nominate people in different fields. This week we focus on education.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah’s amazing career has taken her from Oscar-nominated acting performances to the highest-rated talk show on Earth, and her incredible rags to riches story has provided inspiration to millions. Less well known is her passion for education, which offered her the opportunities to escape her harrowing background; now she works tirelessly to provide those same opportunities for children around the globe.
The man they call “Woz” suffered from crippling shyness from an early age, and the pranks he used to cover his insecurities got him thrown into jail, and then out of college. Despite this, his incredible talent for electronics led to him designing the most successful home computers of the 20th century and co-founding Apple, the most valuable company on Earth. Now he devotes his life to education, helping the next generation of shy geniuses realize their full potential.
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Few fictional superheroes can lay claim to a backstory as remarkable as Malala’s. Her battle against the Taliban for the rights of schoolchildren began when she was barely 10 years old, and her fearless determination would put many a costumed crusader to shame. This remarkable student hasn’t just inspired millions with her defiance in the face of incredible odds, she’s also found the time to complete her own studies!
