ESSEX HEMPHILL (1957-1995)
Born in Chicago, raised in Southeast Washington, D.C.
Poet, performer
Addressed race, sexuality, identity, HIV/AIDS, and the family.
Voiced issues central to the African American gay community
CEREMONIES: Prose and Poetry (1992)- First full length collection of poetry
Won the National Library Association's Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual New Author Award
Founded and ran the Nethula Journal of Contemporary Literature (1978)
His poetry was included in the film: LOOKING FOR LANGSTON (1989)
Died of AIDS complications in 1995
OTHER WORKS
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