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Essex Hemphill

Acting

Born

April 16, 1967

Born In

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died

November 9, 1995

About

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.

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