Essex Hemphill, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetEssex Hemphill
American writer
Date of Birth: 16-Apr-1957
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 04-Nov-1995
Profession: poet
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Essex Hemphill
- 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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