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Feb 29, 2024 · Robert L. Johnson founded BET in 1980. Eleven years later, it became the first Black-owned company to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. L. Cohen/Getty Images; Jenny...
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May 23, 2018 · Robert L. Johnson founded Black Entertainment Television (BET), the first U.S. television network aimed at African American audiences. Starting in 1979 with a $15,000 loan, Johnson turned BET into one of the richest franchises in the cable industry.
Feb 26, 2018 · While Johnson is no longer a billionaire, according to Forbes’ estimates, he made history as the first African-American to join the exclusive billionaire’s club. As Black History Month comes ...
Robert L. Johnson started Black Entertainment Television (BET) in 1979, with a US$15,000 loan. BET was the first television network to provide entertainment, music, news, sports, and public affairs programming specifically for an African-American audience.
Nov 21, 2022 · Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) was inducted into the 26th Hall of Fame Class by the Television Academy along...
Robert L. Johnson. Black Entertainment Television. 1980–2001. Industry: Entertainment & Broadcast Media. Era: 1980. Johnson created the first and only cable television station with programming for and about black Americans. Though he struggled to gain a subscriber base in the early eighties, Johnson persevered and built a viable enterprise.
Jun 8, 2021 · Robert L. Johnson discusses the personal philosophy that has enabled him to become a titan of business and a leader in the Black community. With a lifetime of groundbreaking achievements behind him, Robert L. Johnson’s entrepreneurial mind continues to explore ways to expand opportunity for the Black community.
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