Essex Hemphill

April 16, 1967 — Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

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Tongues Untied

1990

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Black Is… Black Ain’t

1994

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Affirmations

1990

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Anthem

1993