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George E. Johnson, Afro Sheen Founder, Dies at 99

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George E. Johnson Dies at 99; Broke Market Barriers With Afro Sheen

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Mr. Johnson, who founded the Afro Sheen hair product company, has died. His company was the first Black-owned entity to be listed on a major American stock exchange.