Gordon Parks
Photographer and filmmaker who documented life with a camera.
Their Story
Gordon Parks was an American photographer, filmmaker, and writer. He used his camera to document poverty, civil rights, and everyday life, becoming a celebrated photojournalist. He later became one of the first major Black directors in Hollywood.
Era
1900s
Field
Photography
Gordon Parks
Photographer and filmmaker who documented life with a camera.
Art · Photography · 1900s · Black Innovators
Their Story
Gordon Parks was an American photographer, filmmaker, and writer. He used his camera to document poverty, civil rights, and everyday life, becoming a celebrated photojournalist. He later became one of the first major Black directors in Hollywood.
Key Innovation
Used photography to document social issues and tell stories of American life.
Why It Matters Today
His work shows students how a camera can be a tool for telling truthful, important stories.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Parks
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
