George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99 Jul 07, 2026 · Corey Williams and Aisha I. Jefferson · washingtontimes.com read more » George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion-dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family. Read more »