Axios held a series of virtual interviews focusing on a range of topics, including, slavery reparations, civil rights, the nationwide protests, and police reform. Among the speakers were Bla…
194 viewsPresident Trump signed an executive order establishing an Opportunity and Revitalization Council with the aim of creating economic opportunity zones in distressed communities. Housing and Ur…
11,986 viewsMr. Johnson spoke about the role of the African-American media, advertising to consumers, and preserving the integrity of the African-American press. Following his remarks he answered questi…
89 viewsSecretary Mineta announced a Commerce Department report on minority ownership of media in the U.S.
59 viewsRep. Payne, CBC officer and member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, opened the meeting. Mr. Benitez moderated the panel of witnesses who talked about both employment in the me…
155 viewsThe committee heard testimony about the proposed merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines. Among the issues they discussed were the benefits that each company would gain, the effect…
333 viewsRobert Johnson talked about the proposed merger between United Airlines and US Airways, and his plans to launch DC Air based out of Reagan National Airport. He also responded to audience cal…
76 viewsRobert Johnson talked about the history and mission of Black Entertainment Television and about future operations, including plans to expand on the Internet. He also talked about how cable t…
47 viewsPresident and CEO of Black Entertainment Television, Robert Johnson, addressed the National Association of Black Journalists. Mr. Johnson discussed minority issues in television and the effo…
29 viewsCommittee members heard testimony from members of the Clinton administration, commerce officials and business leaders talked about the economic advantages of trading with and investing in Af…
156 viewsRobert Johnson provided his observations while on the president’s trip to Africa and his goals for his media interests in Africa. He also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail.
36 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
83 viewsOver 4700 relatives, friends, colleagues and others gathered at National Cathedral to remember Secretary Brown, who died in a plane crash in Croatia on April 3. In his eulogy, President Clin…
1,784 viewsPrivate communications industry representatives James Cullen Of Bell-Atlantic Corporation, Robert Johnson of Black Entertainment Television and John Fontaine of Knight-Ridder Incorporated, s…
47 viewsThe panelists discussed the impact of the information superhighway on American society. Topics included universal access to the information superhighway and the role of the government in pro…
172 viewsEconomists and business leaders discussed initiatives for short and long term investment in the U.S. economy in the first session of the second day of the economic conference in Little Rock …
528 viewsIn this interview for "American Profiles", Robert Johnson discussed his career and the creation of the Black Entertainment Television (BET) network.
129 viewsNational Academy of Cable Programming and Cable Administration and Marketing Society hosted a discussion about the future of cable programming. Members of the panel expressed fears that the …
108 viewsBET founder and CEO Robert Johnson spoke at the Media Institute about the current state of the cable television industry.
55 viewsA National Conference on the Status of African Americans held a panel entitled “One-Third of a Nation: African-American Perspectives.” This panel discussed the status of African-Americans in…
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