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BY Nduta Waweru, 1:00pm November 06, 2018,

Six black queer poets you should know

by Nduta Waweru, 1:00pm November 06, 2018,

Essex Hemphill

Known as one of America’s openly gay poets, Hemphill published a number of works that highlighted experiences as a minority in both the African-American and LGBT communities.  Some of his prominent works include Ceremonies, Earth Life: Poems, Tongues Untied: Poems.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: November 6, 2018

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