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Luster Products company history timeline

1950

His career began in 1950 when he was on strike as a steelworker.

1953

Hair care manufacturer Jory Luster was born on August 20, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to Blondell and Fred Luster, Sr.

1957

Luster established Luster Products Inc. in 1957.

By 1957, his product sales had grown to the point where he opened a plant at 73rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.

Luster founded Luster Products, Inc. in 1957.

1967

Jory Luster — The company is celebrating 60 [year anniversary], Pink is celebrating 50 [years], because it was actually launched in 1967 as an afro product.

1984

Sonja Luster-Munis joined Luster Products, Inc. in 1984 as Director of Systems Administration.

1989

The Luster Foundation was established in 1989 by Fred Luster, Sr. as the philanthropic arm of Luster Products, Inc.

1991

Luster was promoted to his role as president of Luster Products, Inc. following the passing of his father in 1991.

2001

Luster Products, Inc. was honored at Black United Fund of Illinois Inc.’s first annual "Living Legends/Passing the Torch" awards benefit in 2001.

2019

Jory Luster was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on July 10, 2019.

Honors: Inducted into the Bradley University Centurion Society of Outstanding Alumni in 2019

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