I'm sorry, but I need to call you on the carpet...
From what I've heard of Whoopi's show, it is a typical AC-ish, targetted towards women morning show. Lots of light banter and "nice radio".
I have never heard her use her race to get ahead. Sure, she's a Hollywood liberal and she has taken shots at Bush in the past, but in her circle it is considered stylish to rip the President and the Republican party (see also: Natalie Maines, Barbra Streisand, etc.)
Besides, didn't she date Ted Danson at one time?
Also, I have to give her props for showing up on O&A's show when they were messing with her. That takes class and a bit of moxy, so I can't totally rip her. Sure, the show won't appeal to me, but that's because I enjoy a more aggressive morning show.
It is folks like you that give us rock fans a bad name...