Mary Grueso, primera académica afro

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Mary Grueso, an Afro-descendant poet from the Colombian Pacific, has been admitted to the Colombian Academy of Language.
She is the first Afro-Colombian woman to be inducted into the academy, founded in 1871.
Grueso's literary work is inspired by the memory and oral tradition of the Colombian Pacific, focusing on children's stories and poetry.
Her books, such as 'La muñeca ہوگی negra' and 'La cucarachita Mandinga', portray her community and students.
She was recognized as the best teacher in Valle del Cauca in 2010 for her ethno-educational project using literature for empowerment.
Grueso aims to include Afro-Colombian perspectives and narratives in universal poetry.
Her induction is considered a significant step for the visibility of Pacific literature.

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