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The Tom Joyner Morning Show: Roland Martin talks with founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), Bob Johnson
Bob Johnson Urges National Dialogue Based on Recognition of Race
In an address to Members of Congress and participants attending aCongressional Black Caucus meeting, Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, called for a national discussion about the growing wealth gap which he referred to as a “wealth gap Tsunami threatening African American families”. He cited the recent Institute on Assets and…
BET founder to build spa resort in war-torn Liberia, CNN Marketplace Africa
Billionaire businessman Bob Johnson has chosen Liberia for his latest venture, the country's first top class hotel. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, was the first African American to control a company on the New York Stock Exchange and the first black owner of a major U.S. professional sports team.
CNN Video: BET Millionaire Expands to Africa
Businessman Bob Johnson is extending his empire onto the African continent with a gleaming new “first” class hotel in Liberia.