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BET

BET, or Black Entertainment Television, is the first and possibly only television station geared at African-Americans.

BET was founded by Robert L. Johnson. Johnson is also the chairman and chief executive officer of BET. BET was started in January of 1980. Today, BET is owned by Viacom.

External links

BET website (http://www.bet.com/)

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