By Henric Sundlof • 18 March 2020 • 14:22
Miguel Ángel López becomes European 35km Race Walking champion in Munich. FILIP SINGER/(EFE)
“Oprah would never have made it in the UK,” she claims, “We’re still behind in giving women important jobs that lead to long-standing, dignified careers, the rest of us either get pushed into being nothing more than sex objects, whether we want it or not.”
She continues: “I remember coming to America five years ago and seeing Robin Roberts hosting Good Morning America and knowing that Oprah is a really big deal. I couldn’t believe that I was seeing women in their 50s and 60s of different races on the biggest shows on US television! That was a big moment!”
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