Miguel Algarín

Miguel Algarín was a Puerto Rican-born poet, writer, and professor renowned for co-founding the Nuyorican Poets Café in New York City, a key cultural hub for Latino and underserved communities. His work blends storytelling, poetry, and cultural identity, celebrating Latinx heritage and social issues. Algarín played a vital role in fostering Latinx voices in American literature and urban arts, inspiring generations of artists, writers, and activists. His contributions helped elevate minority voices and create spaces for artistic expression, making him a significant figure in contemporary American cultural and literary history.