By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com Visionary businessman and philanthropist George E. Johnson, who founded Johnson Products Co. (JPC), died peacefully at his Chicago home on July 6. He was 99. Johnson laid the foundation for a hair care empire when he founded JPC in 1954—creating some of the most prominent products in Black households, including […]
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George E. Johnson speaks on his journey from ‘Afro Sheen’ to ‘Soul Train’ and more
George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Co. and creator of Afro Sheen, revolutionized Black hair care and became the first African American to have a company listed on the American Stock Exchange. In his memoir “Afro Sheen,” he details his journey from humble beginnings to business success, crediting his mentor S.B. Fuller, his faith in God, and the guiding principle of the Golden Rule.
