Essex Hemphill

Biography

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 - Movies

Tongues Untied

as Self - Poetry Performance

Black Is… Black Ain’t

as Self

Anthem

Affirmations

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

as Self

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Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

as Self