Essex Hemphill
Acting
- Born
- April 16, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- November 9, 1995
- Age
- Died at age 28
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.
