Officials from The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture announced on Tuesday, June 11, that former daytime show host Oprah Winfrey donated $12 million to the museum to support the general campaign of the museum.
Combined with $1 million she offered in 2007, the gift becomes the museum's largest donation to date.
To honor her generosity, a 350-seat theater at the museum will be called "Oprah Winfrey Theater".
Oprah said in a statement released by the museum.
Oprah said in a statement released by the museum.
"I am so proud of African American history and its contributions to our nation as a whole. I am deeply appreciative of those who paved the path for me and all who follow in their footsteps. By investing in this museum, I want to help ensure that we both honor and preserve our culture and history, so that the stories of who we are will live on for generations to come,"
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