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- NAME: Sheila Johnson
- OCCUPATION: Entrepreneur
- BIRTH DATE: January 25, 1949 (Age: 64)
- EDUCATION: University of Illinois
- PLACE OF BIRTH: McKeesport, Pennsylvania
- Full Name: Sheila Crump Johnson
- ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius
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Sheila Johnson is an African-American entrepreneur who co-founded Black Entertainment Television (BET) and is part-owner of the three sports teams in the NHL, NBA and the WNBA.
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