New York Times Business
· Jul 6, 2026 8:32 PM EDT
George E. Johnson Dies at 99; Broke Market Barriers With Afro Sheen
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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