George E. Johnson, at 97, is a rich man. He’s been a rich man since the 1960s. He’s owned yachts, cattle ranches and a home ...

Afro Sheen, Ultra Sheen, Classy Curl ... “Now this is Black power!” About 90% of the staff were Black. King announced the creation of Operation Breadbasket in the cafeteria.

Oscar Gamble had to cut his famously thick afro to play for the Yankees ... clean-cut, corporate sheen on their favorite ballplayers. But there are also a great many, myself included, who grew ...

The outfielder spent $90 in Midtown East and showed up to his ... He lost his endorsement with Afro Sheen in the process (though Steinbrenner eventually reimbursed Gamble). Turn on any MLB game ...

Our trio of experts (with afro, curly and straight hair ... quality styling that won’t break the bank. It has a 90-degree rotating head, which increases airflow and enables you to switch ...

For many Black people, Afro Sheen is a household name. Businessman George Johnson created the products in 1954 on Chicago’s ...

For many Black people, Afro Sheen is a household name. For many Black people, Afro Sheen is a household name. Businessman George Johnson created the products in 1954 on Chicago’s South Side.

As the founder of Johnson Products, makers of Afro Sheen, he used his wealth to support other entrepreneurs, education, civil rights, and even Soul Train. He tells the story in his new book ...

E. B. Du Bois. “Afro Sheen” is the story of George Ellis Johnson who created the Johnson Products Company, the company that gave us Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen – and sponsored “Soul Train.” ...