Joseph Henry Douglass: Changing America With Music

Joseph Henry Douglas, a classical violinist, used music to pave a path for a better future. Born in 1869, he was taught by his grandfather, Frederick Douglass, and became the first black violinist to tour Europe and record music. Despite his success, he faced racism during the Jim Crow era. Douglas believed in empowering black youth through education, founding music schools and teaching at Howard University. His students, like Clarence Cameron White, significantly impacted American music. The video concludes by questioning how black artists today continue the fight for social justice.

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