Founder of Johnson Products, George E. Johnson Sr., Dies at 99

Founder of Johnson Products, George E. Johnson Sr., Dies at 99

George E. Johnson Sr. , founder of Johnson Products Company, died at his Chicago home at age 99, ABC News reported. He was 99 years old at the time of his death.

He founded Johnson Products, a Black hair-care brand. The company later became the first Black-owned firm listed on the American Stock Exchange. Johnson Products was recognized as a pioneering Black hair-care company.

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Black hair care entrepreneur George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99
Black hair care entrepreneur George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 06 Jul 23:17

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of Johnson Products Company and the first Black-owned firm listed on the American Stock Exchange, died at his Chicago home at age 99.

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