Essex Hemphill
Essex Hemphill was born on April 16, 1957 (to November 4, 1995). He was an influential poet, award-winning editor, memorable performance artist, and fearless activist. Essex Charle
Marlon Riggs
Marlon T. Riggs was born on February 3, 1957 (to April 5, 1994). He was a groundbreaking filmmaker, educator, poet, and gay rights activist, best known as the producer, writer, and
Djola Branner
Djola Branner was born on January 22, 1957. He is a celebrated theater artist and educator whose passion for integrating text, music, and dance as theatrical language has define
Bishop Jacquelyn Holland
Bishop Jacquelyn Holland was born on December 7, 1957. She is a respected theologian, activist, teacher, mother, and proud lesbian. Jacquelyn Donice Lawrence Holland was born
Simon Tseko Nkoli
Simon Tseko Nkoli was born on November 26, 1957 (to November 30, 1998). He was an important anti-apartheid, gay rights, and AIDS activist in South Africa. Simon Tseko Nkoli was bor
Arthur Rhames
Photo: Shigeki Masumoto Arthur Rhames was born on October 25, 1957 (to December 27, 1989). He was an extraordinary guitarist, tenor saxophonist, pianist, melodica stylist, Krishn
Assotto Saint
Assotto Saint was born on October 2, 1957 (to June 29, 1994). He was a Haitian-born, pioneering poet, author, performance artist, musician, editor, human rights and AIDS activist,
Jermaine Stewart
Photo: Tim Roney/Getty Images Jermaine Stewart was born on September 7, 1957 (to March 17, 1997). He was a pop singer and dancer best known for his Billboard hits, “The Word Is O
Nikky Finney
Nikky Finney was born on August 26, 1957. She is an award-winning American poet, respected academic, and social justice and cultural preservation advocate. In a 2011 interview with