Gordon parks- born in kansas, photographer, depicted how racism affected economic issues, woked with vogue and life magazine, one of the first black director, 

Jean michel basquiat, expressionist painter, original a graffiti artist, art included celebration of black power, died at 27 of a heroine overdose, 

James van Der Zee, photographer capturing middle class black families. Photographer for weddings funeral etc, 

Augusta Savage, sculptist, cwon prize for sculptures study ar at cooper union and graduated early, discovered she was rejected for being black in european school, The harp

Jacob Lawerence, depicted african american life in vivd color, migration series, served in WWII, most famous black painter in 2000 century, taught art for 15 years, 

Edmonia Lewis, Sculptor , mentor was Edward A Bracket, Created classical sculptures, death of cleopatra art,

Lorna Simpson, Photographer, known for exploring question about race gender identity etc, school of visual arts in NY, worked with vogue showcasing profession women 

Kara walker, Painter and Silhouettist, graduated from Rhode Island school of design, approached race and racism in her art, 

E Simm Campal, first african american Illustrator, took art and design classes, created a few children book, known for his drawings of white upper class people, 

Horace pippin, self taught painter known for depictions of black experience, Was unable to use his right arm after being shot in the back in War, metropolitan museum of arm 

I just wonder about what the general timing of all of these artists are.

It helps me get a better understanding of more of a meaning behind racism  because these artist portrayed it in art many different ways.