Description: Essex Hemphill (April 16, 1957 – November 4, 1995) was a black gay poet, essayist, editor, activist and visionary. His brilliant writings put the stunning rage and revolutionary desires of a generation of black gay men into words. So many of us were transformed and politicized through reading his work. In some of the darkest moments of our movement history, he taught us how to resist. He inspired us to dream. The Counter Narrative Project was founded as a love letter to Essex Hemphill. His poetry is the foundation in which our work rests. Join us as we celebrate our brother Essex Hemphill on his birthday. We will have special guests reading his poems, fellowship, and community. Auburn Avenue Research Library 101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 April 16, 2019 7pm-8:30pm

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