Essex Hemphill | |
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| Born | April 16, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 1995 (aged 38) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S. |
| Occupation | Poet, activist |
Essex Hemphill (April 16, 1957 – November 4, 1995) 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.[1]
- ^ "Essex Hemphill 1957 – 1995". Poetry Foundation. 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.