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Anyone remember the story of Oprah being denied entry into a men only club?

Many years ago there was a story of Oprah Winfrey being denied entrance into one of those old boy network clubs. She called the club after being denied entrance and told them she was Oprah Winfrey and they let her in. I'm trying to find that story and the club. If someone could give me a link to it, and year and date i'd appreciate it.

Update:

no this wasn't the hermes story. this happened at least 10 years ago, and yes it was a huge story at the time.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Sorry, don't remember that one, but I do remember a fancy store on fifth avenue refusing to let her in because she's black...that was huge and the store was boycotted.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Oprah Winfrey was denied entry to Hermes in Paris. That's a store. It's the only time I know of.

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