Essex Hemphill

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.

Acting

1993

1990

Tongues Untied
Movie

Self - Poetry Performance

Writing

Infos

Full Name
Essex Hemphill
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
4/16/1967
Date of Death
11/9/1995