Essex Hemphill was an American poet born on April 16, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for his influential work that often explored themes of race, sexuality, and identity. Hemphill was a prominent figure in the spoken word and LGBT literary movements. His poetry has been celebrated for its emotional depth and socio-political commentary. He passed away on November 4, 1995, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His contributions to poetry and activism continue to impact contemporary literature and discussions about marginalized identities.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Essex
From the county of Essex, England
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Essex Hemphill belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Philadelphia
Educated At: Ballou High School
Occupation: poet
Awards Received: Pew Fellowship in the Arts | Lambda Literary Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 28 | 27 Aries 14 | 1 Cancer 1 |
| Moon | 25 Scorpio 36 | 8 Leo 1 | 26 Aries 55 |
| Mercury | 15 Taurus 55 | 19 Aries 3 | 17 Gemini 42 |
| Venus | 27 Aries 2 | 14 Aries 18 | 19 Cancer 23 |
| Mars | 18 Gemini 45 | 19 Pisces 15 | 0 Leo 46 |
| Jupiter | 23 Virgo 11 | 20 Taurus 49 | 23 Virgo 25 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 18 | 15 Pisces 14 | 9 Sagittarius 59 |
| Uranus | 2 Leo 54 | 21 Taurus 37 | 5 Leo 4 |
| Neptune | 1 Scorpio 21 | 28 Pisces 28 | 29 Libra 54 |
| Pluto | 28 Leo 2 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 28 Leo 22 |
| Rahu | 21 Scorpio 6 | 15 Aries 13 | 17 Scorpio 33 |
| Ketu | 21 Taurus 6 | 15 Libra 13 | 17 Taurus 33 |
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