Essex Hemphill

Essex Hemphill

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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Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre

Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre

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Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

Essex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the Potomac

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Tongues Untied

Tongues Untied

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Affirmations

Affirmations

5.6
Anthem

Anthem

4.4
Black Is… Black Ain’t

Black Is… Black Ain’t

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