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George E. Johnson (businessman)
June 12, 1927 – July 6, 2026
American businessman (1927–2026)
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George Ellis Johnson was an American businessman. He was a co-founder of Johnson Products Company, a cosmetics company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, which created products such as Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen. In 1971, it became the first Black-owned company listed on the American Stock Exchange.
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- Birthday · June 12
- Anniversary · July 6
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