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.
Tongues Untied
1990
Black Isβ¦ Black Ainβt
1995
Anthem
1993
Affirmations
Af-Fixing Ceremony: Four Movements for Essex, Movement I: Essex + Audre
2015