Mr. Johnson’s hair product company, a longtime sponsor of “Soul Train,” was the first Black-owned company listed on a major American stock exchange.
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Jul 6, 2026
George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99
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By Robert D. Hershey Jr.
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