Dossier
Joan
Coverage of Joan in the Nexus archive.
- George E. Johnson of Johnson Products Company dies at 99, reports say
George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company, died at 99. He started the company in 1954 with his wife Joan using a $250 loan, creating hair care products for Black consumers. The company became the first Black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange in 1971.