Essex Hemphill
- Born
- 16 April 1967 (28 years old)
- Died
- 9 November 1995
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Gender
- Male
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.
