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The Rise And Fall Of Black Business Power In Chicago: 13 Things To Know

The Rise And Fall Of Black Business Power In Chicago: 13 Things To Know

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Photo: George Ellis Johnson Sr. founded Johnson Products Company in Chicago, creating products such as Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, https://aaregistry.org/story/george-e-johnson-was-a-natural-businessman/

4. Fashion Fair went beyond Chicago

In 1972, media mogul John Johnson created Fashion Fair makeup and the legendary Ebony Fashion Fair traveling fashion show.