Essex Hemphill

Acting

Born

April 16, 1967

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Deceased

November 9, 1995

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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