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Essex Hemphill

Born
Apr 16, 1967 · Aged 28
Died
Nov 9, 1995
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
7
TV credits
0

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.