Essex Hemphill
Birth date
April 16, 1967
Death date
November 9, 1995
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
28 years
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.
