George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of Johnson Products Company, a pioneering Black hair care business listed on the American Stock Exchange, died at 99. His company, started in 1954 with a $250 loan, became a multimillion-dollar empire with brands like Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen, associated with the 'Black is Beautiful' movement. His legacy includes iconic 1970s commercials and cultural impact through partnerships like 'Soul Train.'