Which founder created BET?

• A. Oprah Winfrey
• B. Magic Johnson
• C. Robert Johnson
• D. Reed Hastings

Answer: (C)

This question tests knowledge of who started BET, a milestone in African American media entrepreneurship. BET, or Black Entertainment Television, was founded in 1980 by Robert L. Johnson, who built a cable network focused on Black programming and audiences. His effort showcased how targeted media could reach a large viewership and paved the way for broader ownership and influence in television. The network later grew and was sold to Viacom in 2001, marking a significant moment in the business of cable television. Oprah Winfrey built a separate media empire with her show and OWN, but she did not found BET. Magic Johnson is a successful entrepreneur in other ventures, not the founder of BET. Reed Hastings founded Netflix, not BET. Robert Johnson is the founder.