8 things you didn’t know about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
8 things you didn’t know about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
*She shops at Costco and once rescheduled a meeting with the Vice President. VL By Nora Daly, PBS Newshour Of all the Supreme Court Justices, Sonia Sotomayor is arguably the […]
How Justice Sotomayor Is ‘Busting’ The Supreme Court’s Steady Rhythms
*Love, love Sonia Sotomayor. Along with being a role model and exceptional jurist, she’s way cool. There’s a great story here about how she got the other Supreme Court Justices […]
For Latina Women, College Is Often A Culture Clash
*From the article: “College is a transformative experience for any young adult, but it carries a special resonance for Latina women.” Wonderful anthology that honors Latinas and I’m sure will […]
Two Justices Debate The Doctrine Of Colorblindness
*This is like listening to a boxing match, blow-by-blow, commentary. The article does a wonderful job of isolating the differing points of view, and positioning them side by side. VL […]
Voice of first U.S. Hispanic justice heard in major race case
*This report is a good summary of Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s 58 page dissent against the Court’s upholding of a Michigan law that bans Affirmative Action in college admissions. VL By Joan […]
Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor: ‘I’m Working At Finding My Voice’
By Associated Press/Fox News Latino NEW HAVEN, CONN. (AP) – Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up poor in New York City, described Monday how she navigated new worlds […]
As A Latina, Sonia Sotomayor Says, ‘You Have To Work Harder’
By NPR/WEKU Like most sitting Supreme Court justices, Sonia Sotomayor is circumspect when talking about the court; but she has written intimately about her personal life — more so than is customary […]
What Are Some Famous Latinos Thankful For?
By Melissa Castellanos, Latin Post Thanksgiving, otherwise known as “El Dia de las Gracias” or “Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias” in Spanish, is not only a time to show off […]
‘You’ve Got African- Americans, You’ve Got Hispanics’ – Sotomayor Fires Back
By Lincoln Caplan, New York Times The Supreme Court almost never says why it refuses to take a case. On Monday, however, when the court denied a petition from the […]
Sonia’s Beloved World
By Maria Hinojosa, Latino USA Maria Hinojosa talks to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor who has written a memoir called “My Beloved World.” The book tells the story of Sotomayor’s childhood in […]
