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Nicolás Guillén

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A prominent Cuban poet of African descent associated with the Negrismo movement who examined connections between anti-Black racism in the United States and Latin America and brought Black-freedom struggles to international audiences.

AP course connection

Topic 4.8: 4.8 The Arts, Music, and the Politics of Freedom

Unit 4

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