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George Johnson Sr Legacy | Durham News
Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen’s visionary founder, George E. Johnson Sr., has passed at 99, leaving behind a legacy that transformed Black hair care and broke barriers on Wall Street. Starting with a $250 loan in 1954, he built Johnson Products into a national icon, becoming the first Black-owned company listed on the American Stock Exchange and the first national sponsor of Soul Train. Remembered as a pillar of faith, determination, and community pride, his impact resonates across generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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