Essex Hemphill

Known for Acting

Essex Hemphill's portrait

Details

Birthday: April 16, 1967

Deathday: November 09, 1995

Place of birth: 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.

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