“Talentoso!”: 10 Talented Afro-Latino Writers Who You Should Know And Read

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Piri Thomas

Piri Thomas, the writer of the best-seller, Down These Mean Streets –a memoir which showcases racism, poverty, gang violence, drugs and crime in Spanish Harlem, has written a great deal of social commentary on the topics of racial and ethnic identity. Thomas spent time delving into how African-Americans fail to recognize Afro-Latinos as Latino, and how being Latino is difficult as a dark-complected individual. His other works include A Matter of Dignity, Savior, Savior My Hand, Seven Long Times and Stories from El Barrio. He traveled around the world, conducting workshops and giving lectures.  Thomas died from pneumonia in the fall of 2011.

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