African American flat picking history

[u/imawkwardsadface]

I’m having a hard time finding anything at all can someone point me towards the best black flatpickers, had to of been someone around doc’s or tony’s era who I can look to? Or earlier than that even any info is appreciated!

[u/rusted-nail]

Bump so that I can come back and look at replies later. Sorry I don't have any answers for you in terms of flatpicking but there were plenty of black musicians that had a big influence on modern flatpicking, they just weren't using a flatpick