Capital DailyCapital Daily
Finance

George E. Johnson, founder of pioneering Black hair products company, dead at 99

George E. Johnson, the pioneering Chicago entrepreneur whose eponymous company transformed Black hair care in the U.S. died on Monday at age 99.

George E. Johnson, founder of pioneering Black hair products company, dead at 99

Published July 7, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

George E. Johnson, the pioneering Chicago entrepreneur whose eponymous company transformed Black hair care in the U.S. died on Monday at age 99.

Source

Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

Related Articles

CD
Capital Daily Newsroom

Capital Daily covers markets, crypto and commodities for Asia & the Middle East — tier-1 desk research, AI-driven analysis, institutional-grade data. Tip our newsroom: [email protected]

Email the newsroom →
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Data may be delayed up to 15 minutes. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.