Essex Hemphill (April 16, 1957 – November 4, 1995) 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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16 April 1957 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Died |
4 November 1995 (aged 38) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Zodiac | Aries |
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