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He Broke Wall Street Barriers and Changed Black Beauty Forever—George E. Johnson Sr. Has Died at 99

Business July 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM

He Broke Wall Street Barriers and Changed Black Beauty Forever—George E. Johnson Sr. Has Died at 99

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Johnson turned a $250 loan into one of America’s most important Black-owned businesses.

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