African Americans, Politics, and the Economy
Bob Johnson, formerly the founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), spoke about on the economic challenges and wealth… read more
Bob Johnson, formerly the founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), spoke about on the economic challenges and wealth disparity facing the African American community. Issues included starting businesses, closing the unemployment gap, and the wage gap between black and white Americans. He shared the results of a Zogby survey recently commissioned by his current company to gauge sentiments of the African-American community on the current state of political, economic, and social affairs. He responded to questions submitted from the audience. close
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