Diniz Borges was born in Praia da Vitória. Terceira, Acores. At the age of 10 emigrated with his family to the United States. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in literary studies from Chapman University, and a Masters in the Humanities from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Taught Portuguese Language and Culture at Tulare Union High School for 22 years, where he was chair for the World Languages Department for 12 years. Also taught Portuguese at the College of the Sequoias for 20 years. Was selected Outstanding California World Language teacher in 2017, the first time and only time thus far that the California Language Teacher Association selected a Portuguese language teacher to receive this award. Presently is adjunct faculty at the California State University Fresno where he directs the Portuguese beyond Borders institute, the Azorean Diaspora Center and hosts the Portuguese-American Hour daily radio show. Has been involved in the Portuguese community since the age of 17, when he started in Portuguese radio, and has served many organizations at the local, state, and national level, including directing and hosting for 29 years a television show in Portuguese on the Catholic Station, KNXT channel 49 in Fresno: Os Portugueses no Vale.

Has published 10 books in Portuguese and translated and published fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from Portuguese to English.