Spotlight Profile: Essex Hemphill
Essex Hemphill was an American poet, performer, and editor who was an important figure in the LGBTQ rights and black cultural movements of the late 20th century. Born in Washington D.C. in 1957, Hemphill grew up in a working-class family and was involved in activism...
Spotlight Profile: E. Lynn Harris
E. Lynn Harris was an American novelist and playwright who was known for his works that explored the complexities of African American and LGBTQ relationships. Born in Flint, Michigan, in 1955, Harris grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and later attended the University...
Spotlight Profile: Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, and playwright, who was one of the leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Born on February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri, Hughes wrote poems, stories, and plays that celebrated the African American experience...