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
Tongues Untied
Fellow Travelers
Anthem
Black Is… Black Ain’t
Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre
Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac
Affirmations