Using the proceeds from the sale of BET, he has invested in new ventures, leveraging his expertise to construct a varied portfolio …
Robert L. Johnson
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In 2001, Johnson made history by selling BET to Viacom for an astonishing $3 billion, making him the first Black billionaire.
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Robert L. Johnson, world’s first Black billionaire, snaps up $20-million Palm Beach mansion
In 2001, Johnson made history by selling BET to Viacom for an astonishing $3 billion, becoming the world’s first Black billionaire.
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Meet Robert L. Johnson, the first Black billionaire; he ushered in a new era for Black entrepreneurs
As the founder and former chairman of BET, Johnson built America’s first Black-owned cable television network.