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Nomination of Sonya Sotomayor Inspires Hispanic Students
Sotomayor with students in New York. Photo courtesy of www.whitehouse.gov/photogallery/Sotomayor-Bio/
May 28, 2009
On May 26, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor for appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. If confirmed, Sotomayor, who is of Puerto Rican descent, will be the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and only the third female justice. And yet another glass ceiling will have been broken.
The nomination of the first Hispanic to the Supreme Court is inspiring Hispanic students nationwide.
Hispanic students at Washington D.C.‘s Cesar Chavez Public Charter School told the local Channel 8 News that Sotomayor’s nomination gives them hope that they can excel to a level they never thought possible.
“Look at her story; if she can do it why can’t you,” a student, Brenda Balcarcel told Channel 8. “Yeah, it’s hard, but if you want something you’re going to work hard and you’re doing to do it.”
One student, Hancy Montesino told Channel 8 he believes that there can now be a Hispanic president, “we have a chance now,” he said.
And yet another told Channel 8 that he thinks Sotomayor’s nomination will inspire parents to encourage children to work harder in school.
“And it almost gives parents a reason to push their kids far enough so they can achieve greatness – hey, you could become the next president like Obama did…. He eliminated that whole idea that only the white man can do it. He did that and so did Sonia,” Bonerge Rubio, a student told Channel 8 News.
Does Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination inspire you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Information compiled from Channel 8 News and Wikipedia.
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8 months ago
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PCOS
10 months ago
Justice Sotomayor has such an amazing story. She is such a true inspiration to Latina women and girls everywhere. If I did not go into health sciences, my next choice would have been law.
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heresjonny
11 months ago
Judge Sotomayor definitely deserved the nomination, I'm glad she was affirmed. Even though it took a while, I'm glad to see a more liberal judge on the supreme court to help balance it. It's great that the US is moving forward with opportunities for minorities.
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over 1 year ago
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Arun123
over 1 year ago
I am also inspired, I believe that hispanic students can achieve with hardwork and the help of God. If Sonia Sotomayor did it then we could also do it.
God Bless Sonia Sotomayor
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over 1 year ago
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beaviskr
over 1 year ago
I find it interesting that the first black president was the one who made it possible to have the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. I wish her the best of luck as I am one who loves to see change. I find her last name quite interesting although I'm not familiar with Puerto Rico culture whatsoever it just doesn't seem like a Puerto Rican name. Or is that just me being culturally challenged? Anyways, best of lock to Sonya
notfailinglife
over 1 year ago
Oh yes! She does inspire me A LOT. When I learned that the President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor for appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, I was emotion to find out that she is the first Latina female for the U.S Supreme Court. I had goosebumps and read about her life and the top two of nation universities. I believe that every Latino student can accomplish in their lives. I am huge a fan of Sonia Sotomayor. So !PODEMOS
charles73
over 1 year ago
Big fan of Sonia Sotomayor, as much as I would like don't think we will see her as president.Would bre pretty cool though.
mythical
almost 2 years ago
nice
geraldin03
almost 2 years ago
i think what she has accomplished is something great and is a wonderful example for the new generation of 2days latinas.
pfckenney
almost 2 years ago
I think it is good to never give up and achieve in career and make the best of it when times do get hard
fridacaro
almost 2 years ago
Of Course it does! I feel like butterflies in my stomach! She is Hispanic and a educated females. La fuerza Latina is present everyday and we are reaching the sky. The Secretary of Treasure is Hispanic, a hispanic last name is inn every bill of America. It is awesome....in the name of Hispanic females. Being nominated to be a Supreme jugde is great, for it demostrates the integrity of the Hispanic community.
JenniferP2400
almost 2 years ago
yes she does I mean to see her in that position now it just shows that she really worked hard to get to
where she is now on top and she is a great example to all of us hispanic/latinos people living in America she has taught us all a lesson to never give up and follow your dreams no matter the obstacles.=D