U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke at Miami Dade College about the significance of authenticity and cultural pride in her life. Growing up in a Bronx housing project, she pursued higher education and a legal career that led her to the Supreme Court as the first Hispanic justice. At the event, Sotomayor urged young attendees to embrace their personal power, reflecting on her own path of inspiration and her love for her roots in Puerto Rican culture, including family and food.
"You have to be true to yourself," Sotomayor told more than 200 people during her chat, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in one's journey and career.
"I have never denied my culture or hidden my love for my Spanish roots," she stated, highlighting the significance of cultural pride in her identity and career.
"My decision was talking to young people, trying to inspire them, to understand the power they have, because I didn’t know when I was growing up that I had any power," Sotomayor expressed, underlining her commitment to mentoring.
Raised in a Bronx housing project by Puerto Rican parents, Sotomayor's journey from humble beginnings to the U.S. Supreme Court reflects her grounded perspectives and advocacy for youth.
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