Essex Hemphill

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

6

Gender

Male

Birthday

1967-04-16

Day of death

1995-11-09 (28 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Essex Hemphill

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

  • Black Is… Black Ain’t

    Black Is… Black Ain’t

  • Tongues Untied

    Tongues Untied

  • Affirmations

    Affirmations

  • Anthem

    Anthem

  • Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre

    Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre

  • Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

    Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac