| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 7, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 7, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/george-johnson-chicago-entrepreneur-responsible-for-afro-sheen-brand-dies-at-99/3958752/ |
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George E. Johnson, who redefined African American style and culture while
leading a revolution in Black-owned business, has died at his Chicago home at
the age of 99.
Johnson started working at a Black-owned cosmetics company called Fuller
Products when he was just 18. When a prominent local barber...