April 16, 1967
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.
Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre
(Self)
Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac
Tongues Untied
(Self - Poetry Performance)
Affirmations
Anthem
Black Is… Black Ain’t
(Writer)