Erika Barris

Compared to how many Black founders or owners have products on the shelves.

But more importantly, it represented this sort of optimism about the future that is special and unique to that time.

And meanwhile, today, most black hair care companies have white owners.

Sonari has a book coming out.

It's called Blackonomics.

It's about the way race explains the economy and why it matters.

And if you want to hear more about George Johnson's life, check out his book.

It's called Afrosheen.

I'm Erika Barris.