Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed as First Latina Supreme Court Justice

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Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed as First Latina Supreme Court Justice

by Mariela Rosario | 08.06.2009 | 2:10pm | 7 Comments

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The Senate just voted 68-31 in favor of confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor, officially making her the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States

We were moved to tears here in the Latina offices, similarly to how we felt on the evening on Nov. 6, 2008, when Barack Obama became the first African American President. Sonia Sotomayor—like President Obama—has a history deeply rooted in perseverance, education and the love of family and country.

It's been a long time coming, but we are elated to know that Sotomayor's strength, conviction and wisdom will continue to inspire young women for generations to come. Her nomination proves to us all that no matter where we come from, or what obstacles we face, anything truly is possible.

Congratulations to our newest Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor!

Check out our Wise Latina video below. And go here to buy your commemorative Wise Latina T-shirt now!

7 Comments

Silera
08.07.2009
3:08pm

OMG TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY AND TO HEAR THIS ON MY BIRTHDAY IS A BLESSING!!!!! I'M DEF PURCHASING A "WISE LATINA" T-SHIRT!!!!!!!!!

dquinones
08.06.2009
10:58pm

I am still reveling in the excitement. Much respect to Sonia Sotomayor for achieving such greatness and in defining what it means to be a Wise Latina. It's not about race. It's about releasing deep insecurities and rising above the insurmountable. It's so wonderful this is all happening in my lifetime: OBAMA and SOTOMAYOR.

The Grayheck
08.06.2009
5:42pm

Its interesting with history being broken, what other historic justice's might have to say about Sonia's confirmation.

bonita1106
08.06.2009
4:56pm

I can't even explain how much my heart is bursting with pride! I'm so glad that all of our little girls will have such a wonderful and inspiring role model to look up to. As a boricua from the Bronx, this feeling couldn't get any better!

juliegirl
08.06.2009
3:39pm

Go Justice Sotomayor!!! This is an amazing day for all Latinos, historic!

Nae325
08.06.2009
2:45pm

2009 is an incredible year filled with firsts! I am proud to be able to say this has happened during my lifetime.

tashi~martinez
08.06.2009
2:35pm

God Bless Sonia Sotomayor as she shows the WORLD just what we can do and continue to do, we are strong and intelligente and now we have one of us as a judge in the HIGHEST COURT IN THE LAND!!! GOD BLESS all people who wished to see this day come true, I need to dry my eyes now!!