Essex Hemphill

    Essex Hemphill

    April 16, 1967 (57 years old) in Chicago, Illinois, USA

    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 UntiedTongues Untied
    AnthemAnthem
    Black Is… Black Ain’tBlack Is… Black Ain’t
    AffirmationsAffirmations
    Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + AudreAf-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre

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