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Robert L. Johnson
1946–present
Founded BET and became the first Black American billionaire.
📖Biography
Robert Louis Johnson is an American businessman, media magnate, executive, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and became the first Black American billionaire.
Key Achievements
1
Founded BET (Black Entertainment Television)
2
First Black American billionaire
3
First Black majority owner of an NBA team
4
Founded RLJ Companies investment firm
Legacy & Impact
Johnson created the first major cable network serving Black audiences and became a symbol of Black economic achievement.