Robert L. Johnson became the first Black billionaire in 2001 after selling Black Entertainment Television (BET), the network he founded in 1980, to Viacom for $3 billion. Born in 1946 in Hickory, Mississippi, Johnson built BET into a leading television network focused on African American culture and issues. His groundbreaking achievement highlighted the potential for Black entrepreneurship in media and business. Johnson’s success has inspired many aspiring Black entrepreneurs and has had a lasting impact on the representation of African Americans in the media industry. Today, he remains an influential figure in business and philanthropy.
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