A Black History Biz Moment: Ten Black Pop Culture Innovators
- By
Blair Bedford
Robert Johnson
As the first black billionaire in the television entertainment industry, Robert Johnson, former owner of television network Black Entertainment Television (BET), solidified the highest paid spot for African Americans on the billionaire’s list. In addition to becoming the first African-American billionaire, Johnson also became the first black person to be listed on any of Forbes world’s rich lists, in 2001, paving the way for future black billionaires of the 21st century.
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