Bob johnson biography bette
Bob johnson biography bette
Bob johnson...
Robert L. Johnson
| Businessman, founder of the telecommunications company Black Entertainment Television. Date of Birth: Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Foundation of Black Entertainment Television
- Sale of BET and Personal Life
- Continued Business Success
Early Life and Education
Robert Johnson, born on April 8, , is an American businessman and the founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET).
He grew up in Freeport, Illinois, where he graduated from Freeport High School in
Johnson went on to earn his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Illinois in , where he also served as chapter president of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
In , he completed a master's degree in international relations from Princeton University.
Foundation of Black Entertainment Television
In , Johnson established BET, the first cable television network targeted towards African American audiences.
It launched in , initially broadcasting for only two hours a