Oprah Winfrey takes on racism with new talk show

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Oprah Winfrey speaks during an Apple special event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, U.S., March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Lam - HP1EF3P1J5MPY
Oprah Winfrey speaks during an Apple special event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, U.S., March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Lam - HP1EF3P1J5MPY
Oprah Winfrey has announced a brand new talk show series which will stream on Apple TV+.

The Oprah Conversation will debut on the streaming service on 30 July, and will feature “open, honest and dynamic conversations that promote human connection”, according to a statement.

The series will address racism in the United States, with Winfrey joined by a number of change makers such as best-selling author Ibram X. Kendi, athlete and activist Emmanuel Acho, and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson.

According to the statement from Winfrey and Apple, the new series will “explore impactful and relevant topics with fascinating thought leaders from all over the world”.

“Filmed remotely and incorporating audience engagement, Oprah will lead timely and intimate discussions with today’s foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft,” said the statement.

“Bringing truth and perspective to a range of topics shaping our world, they reveal gripping stories of human connection.”

The first episode of The Oprah Conversation will be free to stream on Apple TV+. It will premiere alongside Oprah Talks COVID-19 and Oprah’s Book Club on the streaming service.

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