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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.

Birthday

1967-04-16

Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death day

1995-11-09

Gallery

Movies

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

Character: Self

Release date: 12/01/2015

Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

Character: Self

Release date: 01/01/1970

Tongues Untied

Character: Self - Poetry Performance

Release date: 03/16/1990

Affirmations

Release date: 06/23/1990

Anthem

Release date: 07/21/1993