1957 - 1995
Essex Hemphill American Writer
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American Writer Essex Hemphill was born on 16th April, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States and passed away on 4th Nov 1995 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA aged 38. He is most remembered for 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.. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Essex Hemphill is a member of the following lists: American LGBT rights activists, American poets and 1995 deaths.
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First Name |
Essex
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Last Name |
Hemphill
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Birthday |
16th April, 1957
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Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Died |
4th November, 1995
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Place of Death |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Cause of Death |
AIDS (-related complications)
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Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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Sexuality |
Gay
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Ballou High School
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University |
University of the District of Columbia
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Occupation Text |
Poet, cultural activist, author, editor, performing artist
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Occupation |
Writer
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Claim to Fame |
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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Essex Hemphill (April 16, 1957 – November 4, 1995) 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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