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

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

Tongues Untied

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