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BUSINESSJul 7 · 18:32 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGOAtavia Reed

George E. Johnson, The South Side Businessman And Black Hair Care Pioneer, Dies At 99

George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company and pioneer of Black hair care products, died at 99. His company became the first Black-owned business publicly traded on a major stock exchange and sponsored 'Soul Train,' a nationally syndicated Chicago-based show.

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