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Horatio Alger Award
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George E. Johnson
1927-06-12 – 2026-07-06
Life & Legacy
George Ellis Johnson (June 16, 1927 – July 6, 2026) 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.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Education
Wendell Phillips Academy High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Horatio Alger Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Horatio Alger Award
Employer
Johnson Products Company
Education & Institutions
Wendell Phillips Academy High School
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5538749 — wikidata View source
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