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Essex Hemphill
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Essex Hemphill

Born 16 April 1967 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Died 9 November 1995

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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Tongues Untied
Anthem
Anthem
Tongues Untied
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