Near the end of a long week of internships and classes, the scholars visited the Verizon Center to meet the owner of the Washington Mystics of the WNBA and watch the team take on the Los Angeles Sparks. Dr. Sheila C. Johnson hosted the students in her personal suite at the arena. She engaged the scholars in a stimulating discussion about issues ranging from business ventures to personal integrity to the current offerings of Black Entertainment Television (BET), which she co-founded with her ex-husband in 1980. She also discussed service to others. The scholars were aware of the fact that she had given away millions to charity since the sale of BET to Viacom for 3 billion dollars in 2000. In addition to her own foundation, she has created the Washington Mystics Foundation. After the discussion, Johnson escorted the scholars to the courtside seats she provided for them to enjoy the game.



