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Discovering new meanings for old words/listed in the encyclopedia of colonialism.

Sandra María Esteves

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About Sandra María Esteves

Sandra María Esteves (born May 10, 1948) is a Latina poet and graphic artist. She was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and is one of the founders of the Nuyorican poetry movement. She has published collections of poetry and has conducted literary programs at New York City Board of Education, the Caribbean Cultural Center, and El Museo del Barrio. Esteves has served as the executive director of the African Caribbean Poetry Theater.

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Alternative Names: Sandra Maria Esteves

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My position is that people should be able to determine for themselves. I believe in the right of choice and self-determination. I also believe that people should not be exploited unless they agree to it. And who does?

I'm definitely English dominant. I've learned to think and feel in English, although on occasions Spanish comes back.

I want to know/who will decide our fate?/You, or I, or WE together?/Will I be free to discover my own path?

Discovering new meanings for old words/listed in the encyclopedia of colonialism. - Sandra María Esteves

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