Black Billionaire Building 2 Factories In Haiti

Robert L. Johnson, the founder of BET (Black Entertainment Television) visited Haiti last week and announced that he will be building two new factories in Haiti. During his visit Wednesday he met with Haiti's President Rene Preval and Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive.

These two new factories being built in Haiti will be set up to build construction materials such as earthquake-resistant and hurricane-resistant panels for housing in Haiti.

Robert L. Johnson is the first African American billionaire and the first black person to be listed on any of Forbes world's rich list.

It's good to know that such a person is taking a personal interest in investing in Haiti.

Robert L. Johnson, once owned the Charlotte Bobcats, an NBA basketball team, together with Basketball superstar Michael Jordan, and Rapper Nelly.

Who knows?

Maybe he can inspire them and many more prominent, AND VERY RICH, African Americans to invest in the First Black Republic.

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Neg Nago says...

It all sounds good, that is if it is not going to be at the expense of the traditional Haitian poor working class...Will they be paid decent more »

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Mckinley Dillingham says...

Mr Johnson: It is great of you to build factories in Haiti which is certainly needed However, like Oprah, your help goes to others in foriegn more »

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Will Smith says...

Bob Johnson aka Mr BET wants to build factories in Haiti so the workers can build homes. This sounds like a good news to me. However, Who will more »

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Pierre B. says...

Thanks to Mr.Jonhon and others who are thinkking about doing the same thing. Thanks in advance. I am sure that they're more coming. I have more »

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Damebochie says...

Yesterday I was thinking why I am being optimistic about the situation back home. This is one of the reasons. Thanks a bunch more »

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Barbara says...

Excellent news about 2 new factories in Haiti,you are to be commended, Mr.Johnson,for your business more »

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Kenol Aris says...

Another reason to believe that there is still hope for Haiti.I wish that my Haitian brothers and sisters who have money will get the message.If more »

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