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Robert L. Johnson

Robert L. Johnson. By A Collins 5A. Early Life. Born in Hickory, Mississippi, on April 8,1946 Johnson graduated from Freeport high school in 1964 Got his master degree in international affairs from Princeton University He has nine other brother and sister.

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Robert L. Johnson

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  1. Robert L. Johnson By A Collins 5A

  2. Early Life • Born in Hickory, Mississippi, on April 8,1946 • Johnson graduated from Freeport high school in 1964 • Got his master degree in international affairs from Princeton University • He has nine other brother and sister. • Parents name are Edna an Archie Johnson.

  3. Early Career decisions • Work as a lobbyist for the NCTA ( National Cable Telecommunications Association ) then became VP. • Tom Wheeler, The president of the NCTA, gave Johnson 15,000 to start his venture. • Also got John Malone, president of TCI to invest 500,000. • Work for public broadcasting and became a public affairs officer • Then he went to politics by becoming an aide for The Washington Urban League.

  4. Info About Business • BET was found in 1979, it became the first African American market TV channel • He founded this with his wife Sheila Johnson. • In 2000 Viacom announced plans to purchase BET for 3 billion dollars • He also developed the RLJ companies, also made the Charlotte Bobcats. • Made ‘’Jumping The Broom’’ the movie with help from Harvey Weinstein. • He was divorced after selling BET to Viacom.

  5. Impact on society • He was the first African American to make a TV show that target blacks. • Gives a chance for blacks actors and actress to work. • It a network for African American.

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