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Samuel Diaz Carrion
SAMUEL DIAZ CARRION (1947-2017) was a Puerto Rican poet and writer born in the South Bronx. While working as a chemist, he participated in meetings that led to the founding of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, New Rican Village and other venues. Over the years, he has coordinated poetry and reading series, and managed theatrical events for Pedro Pietri and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.
Diaz also served as a coordinator for the Puerto Rican-based Bienal de la Poesía Puertoriqueña and subsequent events for La Muestra de la Bienal. He also led Computer and Administrative Office Services (BxCAOS), which assisted small businesses and nonprofits in the arts and housing. Our Nuyorican Thing, The Birth of A Self-Made Identity (2014),was his first published book.
