Essex Hemphill
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Apr 16, 1967 (59 years old)
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.
Known For
| 2015 | Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + AudreSelf | |
| 1995 | Black Is… Black Ain’tSelf | |
| 1993 | Anthem | |
| 1990 | Tongues UntiedSelf - Poetry Performance | |
| 1990 | Affirmations | |
| - | Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the PotomacSelf |
| 1990 | Tongues UntiedWriter |