Oprah Winfrey Stepping Down from WW Board After 8 Years, Donating Shares to African American Museum
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Oprah Winfrey will step down from the WW (formerly WeightWatchers) board of directors in May after 8 years.
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She will donate her WW stock shares to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Winfrey said she will continue advising WW and advocating for health equity and reducing obesity stigma.
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She recently shared she is taking a weight loss medication after years of struggling with her weight.
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WW stock prices dropped 25% on news of Winfrey's departure from the board as the company faces competition from popular weight loss drugs.