Essex Hemphill
Born: 1967-04-16
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Essex Hemphill was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C. art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay community.
Known For
Fellow Travelers
Tongues Untied
Black Is… Black Ain’t
Anthem
Affirmations
Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac
Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre