Trinidad Sanchez Jr. (15 June 1943 – 30 July 2006) was a poet and activist who wrote about culture and social issues.

[2][3] Sanchez entered the Society of Jesus as a Jesuit brother in Detroit, Michigan, where he worked with young offenders and prison inmates.

[4] From the late nineties until 2003, the couple lived in Denver, Colorado where they opened Cafe Taza, a coffee shop showcasing spoken-word performances.

"[5]Through the years, Trinidad came to our campus [St. Mary's University] and generously shared his bilingual poetry during classroom readings and outdoor events.

[4] A poetry contest in his name is sponsored by the San Antonio literary magazine, Voices de la Luna.

[7] The Annual Trinidad Sanchez Jr. Memorial Poetry Festival is held for the poet in Detroit, Michigan.

[1] Trinidad Sanchez, Junior's archives have been installed at Michigan State University as a part of the Cesar Chavez Collection.