68 years old (Born on April 16, 1957)
Happy Birthday to the legendary Essex Hemphill! Your poetry still dances off pages, making us laugh, cry, and nod knowingly at life's absurdities. Who else could tackle social oppression with such wit and charm? "Conditions: Poems" remains a timeless classic—proving that your words age better than fine wine (and certainly better than most birthday cakes).Your groundbreaking collection "Ceremonies: Prose and Poetry" continues to inspire generations. You've shown us how activism can be poetic—and humorously fierce. Today we celebrate you for giving voice to truths others feared speaking aloud. Cheers to another year of literary brilliance; may your legacy forever sparkle brighter than birthday candles!
Essex Hemphill's Best Moments
