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American businessman (1937–2024)

Joe Louis Dudley Sr. (May 9, 1937 – February 8, 2024) was an American businessman and hair-care entrepreneur. He was the president and chief executive officer for Dudley Products Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of hair and skin care products for the African American community.

Life and career

Joe Louis Dudley Sr. was born in Aurora, North Carolina, the fifth of 11 children.^[1] When he was in the first grade, he was mistakenly labeled as being mentally retarded because of a speech impediment.

Joe dudley sr biography of abraham lincoln

He had twice been held back by the time he reached the eleventh grade.^[2] However, Dudley persevered in his education, eventually gaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina.

In 1957, Dudley was living in Brooklyn, New York. He invested $10 in a Fuller Products sales kit in 1957,^[3] and began