Assessing Access: Obstacles and Opportunities for Minority Small Business Owners
By Robert L. Johnson, Founder & Chairman, The RLJ Companies As an entrepreneur, I know first-hand the challenges minority entrepreneurs face. I also know the talent, dedication, determination and vision that minority entrepreneurs possess in their desire to become a part of and a contributor to the American Dream. But the simple fact of economic reality [...]
Read MoreBob Johnson to Launch Charity Auction Site ClubCharity.com
Bob Johnson’s interest in internet businesses continues to grow. While things have been quite regarding his interest in what was said to be a video destination for content producers called Point of You (see our past coverage on this topic) we learned this morning that he will be launching another site. This one with less [...]
Read MoreBob Johnson Speaks on Urban Television (Part 3)
In part three (the final segment) of my interview with BET Founder and Entrepreneur Bob Johnson we discuss what inspires him as an entrepreneur, the first things he looks at when starting a new venture, and the possibility of an Internet division at RLJ Companies. Part three is below, however feel free to catch-up with [...]
Read MoreRobert Johnson scolds Alfred Liggins for FCC Complaint
Robert Johnson, entrepreneur and founder of BET has some harsh words for Interactive One’s CEO Alfred Liggins, about their recent FCC complaint in opposition of Johnson’s newest endeavor Urban Television, LLC. In the letter Johnson states: As you know, TV One is the only minority-owned channel since BET is now a division of Viacom, yet [...]
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