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

Tongues Untied

as Self - Poetry Performance

Anthem

Black Is… Black Ain’t

as Self

Affirmations

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

as Self

Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

as Self