Trinidad Sánchez en Michigan

La siguiente noticia, que nos llega de Regina Chávez Sánchez, viuda de Trino Sánchez, merece toda nuestra atención. Recordamos a Trinidad como a un auténtico poeta que aportó muchísmo a nuestro grupo. Su memoria, y su obra, ahora archivada en una universidad de prestigio, seguirá siendo una fuente de inspiración para quienes escribimos en San Antonio.

El texto del mensaje de Regina Chávez Sánchez dice, en parte, lo siguiente:

"The archives of poet Trinidad Sanchez, Jr. have found a home in Michigan at Michigan State University as a part of the Cesar Chavez Collection under the supervision of Diana Rivera. . . . The remainder of his letters and documentation of future events will be added as they occur and after my death."

"My journey to find the right home for Trino's archives was long one. I consulted several friends and professionals and decided that his life story belonged in Michigan, where he could be acknowledged as a Chicano role model in his home state."

"Annually there are two events honoring Trino. Wayne State University, Department of Chicano/Boriqua Studies will be hosting an event in Detroit. The second event will be at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, it usually occurs in April."

Gracias a Regina Chávez Sánchez por su persistente dedicación a mantener viva la memoria del poeta y por darle a su obra un lugar seguro de permanencia donde se la pueda consultar y estudiar en el futuro.

Santiago Daydí-Tolson