# George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99

- Published: 2026-07-08T16:54:04Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T22:28:16Z
- Section: Business
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/business/george-e-johnson-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Business
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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.

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