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“I emerged from the black oil pools in the forgotten house of dreams in the wild backcountry of the heart. I am heir to the sun, child of Mother Earth and the Mayan galaxy. All the mountain cures and healing waters and winds and junipers run deep in my bloodstream.”

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Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca

Born on January 2, 1952, Jimmy Santiago Baca is a renowned poet whose work vividly portrays the life of the American Latinx community, particularly the experiences of Mexican Americans. Baca's poetry is known for its strong emotions and profound insights, often exploring themes of race, class, and social justice. more

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