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.

Born:

Apr 16, 1967 In Chicago, Illinois

Movie/TV Credits:

4

First Appeared:

In the movie Tongues Untied 1990-03-16

Latest Project:

Movie Black Is… Black Ain’t 1994-06-01