BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY
Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham
Born
March 6, 1951 (age 65)
Whitesboro, New Jersey
Nationality
American
Education
Middle Township High School
Hardin-Simmons University(B.S.W.)
Ball State University (MEd)
Occupation
Author, Speaker
Known for
Relationship with Oprah Winfrey. businessman, speaker, author
Home town
Whitesboro
Title
CEO
Spouse(s)
Glenda Graham (divorced)
Partner(s)
Oprah Winfrey (1986–present)
Children
1
Website
stedmangraham.com
Stedman Graham, Jr. (born March 6, 1951) is an American educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey. Graham and Winfrey were engaged to be married in November 1992, but later decided they would rather have a "spiritual union."
Contents
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1Early life and education
2Business career
3Public speaking
4Books
5Other publications
6Personal life
7References
8External links
Early life and education
Graham was born on March 6, 1951, in the Whitesboro section of Middle Township, New Jersey, the son of Mary Jacobs Graham and Stedman Graham, Sr. He received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University in 1974 and a Master's degree in Education from Ball State University in 1979.[1]
Business career
Graham is an entrepreneur and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, a Chicago-based corporate and educational marketing and consulting firm. He is also founder of AAD (formerly, Athletes Against Drugs), a non-profit organization that provides services to youth and has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships since its founding in 1985.
Public speaking
Stedman Graham has delivered speeches at public and private schools on the topics of identity and self-awareness. [2]
Books
Graham is the author of several self-help and business related books, including:
The Ultimate Guide to Sport Event Management and Marketing (1995)
You Can Make It Happen: A Nine Step Plan for Success (1997)
You Can Make It Happen Every Day (1998)
Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps for Success (2000)
Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook (2001)
The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing (2001)
Build Your Own Life Brand!: A Powerful Strategy to Maximize Your Potential and Enhance Your Value for Ultimate Achievement (2002)
Move Without the Ball: Put Your Skills and Your Magic to Work for You (2004)
Who Are You? (2005)
Diversity: Leaders Not Labels: A New Plan for the 21st Century (2006)
Identity: Your Passport to Success (2012)
"This Is Your Mom"(2012)
Other publications
Graham became a columnist for the Huffington Post in 2013. He contributed an article on personal identity to the College Board School Counseling Series in 2012.
Personal life
Graham was the constant companion of WFLD-TV anchor Robin Robinson from 1982–1985. Graham has been the subject of much publicity since 1986, most notably through tabloid articles claiming to chronicle his ongoing relationship with Winfrey. Graham has been with Winfrey since 1986.[3]
Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham
Born
March 6, 1951 (age 65)
Whitesboro, New Jersey
Nationality
American
Education
Middle Township High School
Hardin-Simmons University(B.S.W.)
Ball State University (MEd)
Occupation
Author, Speaker
Known for
Relationship with Oprah Winfrey. businessman, speaker, author
Home town
Whitesboro
Title
CEO
Spouse(s)
Glenda Graham (divorced)
Partner(s)
Oprah Winfrey (1986–present)
Children
1
Website
stedmangraham.com
Stedman Graham, Jr. (born March 6, 1951) is an American educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey. Graham and Winfrey were engaged to be married in November 1992, but later decided they would rather have a "spiritual union."
Contents
[hide]
1Early life and education
2Business career
3Public speaking
4Books
5Other publications
6Personal life
7References
8External links
Early life and education
Graham was born on March 6, 1951, in the Whitesboro section of Middle Township, New Jersey, the son of Mary Jacobs Graham and Stedman Graham, Sr. He received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University in 1974 and a Master's degree in Education from Ball State University in 1979.[1]
Business career
Graham is an entrepreneur and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, a Chicago-based corporate and educational marketing and consulting firm. He is also founder of AAD (formerly, Athletes Against Drugs), a non-profit organization that provides services to youth and has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships since its founding in 1985.
Public speaking
Stedman Graham has delivered speeches at public and private schools on the topics of identity and self-awareness. [2]
Books
Graham is the author of several self-help and business related books, including:
The Ultimate Guide to Sport Event Management and Marketing (1995)
You Can Make It Happen: A Nine Step Plan for Success (1997)
You Can Make It Happen Every Day (1998)
Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps for Success (2000)
Teens Can Make It Happen Workbook (2001)
The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing (2001)
Build Your Own Life Brand!: A Powerful Strategy to Maximize Your Potential and Enhance Your Value for Ultimate Achievement (2002)
Move Without the Ball: Put Your Skills and Your Magic to Work for You (2004)
Who Are You? (2005)
Diversity: Leaders Not Labels: A New Plan for the 21st Century (2006)
Identity: Your Passport to Success (2012)
"This Is Your Mom"(2012)
Other publications
Graham became a columnist for the Huffington Post in 2013. He contributed an article on personal identity to the College Board School Counseling Series in 2012.
Personal life
Graham was the constant companion of WFLD-TV anchor Robin Robinson from 1982–1985. Graham has been the subject of much publicity since 1986, most notably through tabloid articles claiming to chronicle his ongoing relationship with Winfrey. Graham has been with Winfrey since 1986.[3]
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