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The HistoryMakers
An Evening With Sheila Johnson
Season 1
Episode 32
Hosted by veteran PBS NewsHour journalist Gwen Ifill, An Evening With Sheila Johnson explores the life and career of a classically trained violinist, successful entrepreneur, and dedicated philanthropist. Johnson co-founded Black Entertainment Television. Johnson taught music directing what became an internationally renowned youth orchestra, Youth Strings In Action.
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