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Essex Hemphill

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American poet and writer (1957-1995)

United StatesWritersLived 1957 to 1995 · aged 38
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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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Awards 3

1993Pew Fellowship in the Arts
1992Lambda Literary Award
1992Lambda Literary Award for Gay Anthology

Connected to Essex 6

Jymie MerrittAlso won Pew Fellowship in the ArtsKarla JayAlso won Lambda Literary AwardSusan StewartAlso won Pew Fellowship in the ArtsWilliam J. MannAlso won Lambda Literary AwardGreg OsbyAlso won Pew Fellowship in the ArtsJosyane SavigneauAlso won Lambda Literary Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1957 to 1995 · aged 38
Written about in
8 languages

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