George Johnson, pioneering Black entrepreneur, dies at 99

George Johnson, whose hair-care empire was the first Black-owned company on the American Stock Exchange, aided the rise of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the dance show "Soul Train."

Jul 6, 2026 - 23:00
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George Johnson, pioneering Black entrepreneur, dies at 99
George Johnson, whose hair-care empire was the first Black-owned company on the American Stock Exchange, aided the rise of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the dance show "Soul Train."

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