jan 1, 1818 - First African American to publish sheet music
Description:
Francis Johnson becomes the First African American to publish sheet music. Although he created orchestra music, his other pieces such as "The Grave of a Slave" and "Recognition March of The Independence of Haiti" speak about the cultural struggles that Africans have to deal with.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1818
Now
~ 208 years ago