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Man Beat Unconscious By Police Files Lawsuit

Robert Johnson is still recovering from his injuries.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
SLUG:P/ WIZ DATE: 12/18/02 PHOTO BY: JOEL RICHARDSON WIZARD

BET Founder Says Hotel Staffer Racially Profiled Him

Bob Johnson was singled out because of his race at a luxurious Florida hotel, he said.
by Clarissa Hamlin
02.27.25
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Police Thugs Pummel Innocent Black Man

Robert Johnson and his lawyers are fighting back against the corrupt cops.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Donald Trump Holds Weekend Meetings In Bedminster, NJ

First Black Billionaire Falsely Credits Trump

Robert Johnson, the founder of BET and the nation’s first Black billionaire, gave Trump supporters something to crow about after…
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
Republican presidential elect Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster Township, N.J.

Can We All Just Get Along?

Robert Johnson offers advice to the Black community after meeting Trump. The media magnate said finding common interest is the…
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
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"This Is Painful"

After Saldana tried to salvage the controversy by quoting the late artist on Twitter, the estate asked her to "take…
by Desire Thompson
01.01.70
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Where Have All The Leaders Gone? New Poll…

If a new poll commissioned by BET founder and business magnate Robert Johnson is any indication, the myth of a…
by Kirsten West Savali
01.01.70
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Highway To Be Named After Bluesman Robert Johnson

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House has voted to name part of Interstate 55 for Blues great Robert Johnson,…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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