Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham | |
|---|---|
 Stedman Graham | |
| Born | March 6, 1951 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Middle Township High School Hardin-Simmons University (B.S.W.) Ball State University (M.Ed.) |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Speaker |
| Known for | Relationship with Oprah Winfrey. businessman, speaker, author |
| Title | CEO |
| Spouse | Glenda Graham (divorced) |
| Partner | Oprah Winfrey (1986–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | stedmangraham.com |
Stedman Graham, Jr. (born March 6, 1951) is an American educator, author, businessman and speaker, 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".
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 is one of six children. He stands 6 feet 6 inches. 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][2]
Business career
In 1979, he received a graduate degree in education from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., and eventually moved to High Point. N.C., to establish himself in public relations. At B & C Associates Graham worked on behalf of black causes and hobnobbing with many distinguished clients , including author Maya Angelou and South African activist Winnie Mandela.[2]
He is also founder of Chicago, Illinois's 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. It also arranged for sports figures to educate children about substance abuse.[2]
In 1988 Graham created S. Graham & Associates, a Chicago-based corporate and educational marketing and consulting firm.[2]
Public speaking
Stedman Graham has delivered speeches at public and private schools on the topics of identity and self-awareness.[3]
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)
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 married to Glenda and they have a daughter, Wendy (b. 1975).[2][4][5]
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.[6]
References
- ^ About Stedman Graham – Bio, S. Graham & Associates, retrieved May 26, 2011
- ^ a b c d e "Cover Story: Her Man Stedman – Vol. 38 No. 21". November 23, 1992.
- ^ "Pure Edge - Home".
- ^ "Oprah is a grandma -Stedman's daughter marries and has baby girl".
- ^ "Oprah and partner's daughter marries, has baby with a Trinidadian". June 25, 2015.
- ^ "'I love you for making the difference in my life': Stedman Graham pays heartfelt tribute to partner Oprah Winfrey". Daily Mail Online. May 25, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
The couple have been together since 1986
External links
- Stedman Graham's home page
- Stedman Graham's Charity AAD home page
- Stedman Graham Profile Page – Video clip, book listings, speaking topics.
- Stedman Graham's ExecutiveBiz Executive Spotlight Interview – Executive Spotlight Interview
- [1] Sally Duros: An interview with Stedman Graham
- Stedman Graham – Who Are You
- CNN LARRY KING LIVE Interview With Stedman Graham
- 1951 births
- Living people
- African-American businesspeople
- American self-help writers
- Oprah Winfrey
- People from Abilene, Texas
- People from Middle Township, New Jersey
- Ball State University alumni
- University of Illinois at Chicago faculty
- University of Chicago faculty
- Hardin–Simmons University alumni
- Weatherford College alumni
- Middle Township High School alumni