Essex Hemphill

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

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

April 16, 1967

Deathday

November 09, 1995

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Movies & TV Shows

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

2015

Black Is… Black Ain’t

1994

Anthem

1993

Affirmations

1990

Tongues Untied

1990