San Antonio Poet & Activist Trinidad Sanchez Jr. Dies at 63. Texas

“Trinidad Sanchez Jr., a poet and activist who inspired audiences with his writing about culture and social issues, has died. He was 63.

Sanchez, who was known as “Trino,” died Sunday at a San Antonio hospital. He had been hospitalized since mid-July after suffering two strokes.

Colleagues and fans remembered the Mexican-American poet for his trademark black beret and his passion for influencing aspiring Latino writers.”

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