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

Fellow Travelers

Self (archive)

Black Is… Black Ain’t

Self

Tongues Untied

Self - Poetry Performance

Anthem

Affirmations

Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

Self

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

Self