Skip to content
  • Home
  • Journalists
    • Headlines
  • Community
    • Businesses
    • Jobs
    • Learning
    • Marketplace
  • Store
(@)

George E. Johnson Dies at 99; Broke Market Barriers With Afro Sheen

The New York Times – Business:

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.

Robert D. Hershey Jr.
Author: Robert D. Hershey Jr.

This post first appeared in The New York Times – Business. Read the original article.

Written by

Robert D. Hershey Jr.

in

Black People, Cosmetics and Toiletries, Deaths (Obituaries), George E. Johnson, Hair, Johnson Products Co
←DC fireworks show led to ‘Code Red’ air quality alert around nation’s capital
GB’s Fery beats Dimitrov in five-set thriller to extend historic run→

More posts

  • ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ World Series Sneak Peek Sees Mister Fantastic Throw Out First Pitch, Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers Returns

  • Trump rolls back some Canadian tariffs with Maine Senate race on the line

  • Vogue’s Guide to All the Different Types of Sunscreen

  • Collin Gosselin Claims Sister Hannah Is Doing Damage Control for Mom Kate

About Us


Support Us

Trademark & Copyright 1998 – 2025 · MOSAEC

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube