Entrepreneur Bob Johnson is the founder of the television station Black Entertainment Television (BET). Johnson is also a part owner the Charlotte Bobcats.
Johnson is friend and adviser to Hillary Clinton and on June 3, 2008 he launched a campaign to push forward to urge Obama to choose Clinton as a running mate.
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Fast Facts
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AKA
Robert L. Johnson
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Born
April 8, 1946
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Birthplace
Hickory, Mississippi
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Alma Mater
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Master's
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Two children
Paige and Brett
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Businesses
Black Entertainment Television, RLJ Development, owner of the Charlotte Bobcats
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Net Worth
1.1 billion (estimated)
