As President of OWN, Tina Perry is expanding the legacy of Oprah Winfrey by building a media home where Black women are not just seen—but deeply understood.
For Tina Perry, President of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, media is more than entertainment—it’s a calling.
“Something Oprah told me very early on when I became president was, ‘You can never forget we are in service to our audience,’” Perry tells ESSENCE. “That’s something I think about every day.”
That ethos, a hallmark of Oprah Winfrey’s original approach to television, still drives the brand today. Since taking the helm in 2019, Perry has worked to expand OWN’s influence, not just by chasing ratings, but by cultivating a sense of home for Black women viewers.
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