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BUSINESSJul 6 · 18:06 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESMitch Dudek

George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company, has died at 99

George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company, died at 99. He established the company in 1954, which became a multi-million-dollar business and the first Black-owned company to trade on the American Stock Exchange in 1971. His products, including Ultra Sheen and Classy Curl, pioneered hair care for Black consumers.

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