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What is Sonia Sotomayor Doing on Sesame Street?
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is most recently using her vast knowledge and experience to dole out guidance and make rulings not in a courtroom, but on Sesame Street. Currently serving as the first Hispanic on the high court since President Barack Obama appointed her in 2009, this Puerto Rican is lending herself to...
The Most Powerful Latinas in the World
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Smart. Fierce. Ambitious. Fascinating. Those are traits shared by some of the most powerful Latinas in the U.S. and beyond. These women—whether or not you agree with their politics or like their music—are admirable for the tenacity and brains that have put them atop their fields.
Our 5 Favorite Films from the New York International Latino Film Festival
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The 12th Annual New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) just wrapped up and we learned so much about our vibrant Latin culture from the entertaining and diverse movies that were screened from all over the U.S. and Latin America. From animated Cuban lovers united by music to Pitbull sharing his...
Sonia Sotomayor: "I Was Offended" During Confirmation Hearings
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During a revealing interview at Northwestern University School of Law last week, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor admitted that she felt...
Celebrate International Women's Day with the World's Most Influential Latina Leaders
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In her first major trip since becoming head of the newly created UN Women, the United Nations’ agency for gender equality, Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet celebrated International Women’s Day today in Liberia, alongside the African country’s first female president. It was a joyous moment, with Bachelet taking part in local dances and visiting...
Year in Review: Latinos in the News
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Join us for a look back at the newsmakers of 2010—from the election of the first Latina governor to the controversial Arizona immigration law.
Pew Hispanic Center Study Shows Dire Lack of National Latino Leadership
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The results from the 2010 National Survey of Latinos, a bilingual national survey of 1,375 Hispanic adults conducted prior to this month’s mid-term elections by the Pew Hispanic Center were recently released and they demonstrate that Latinos in general feel as though not one single leader represents the Hispanic community on a national scale.
The disturbing...
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Inspired by Film to Pursue Law
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Justice Sonia M. Sotomayor revealed to the The Fordham Law Film Festival Sunday night that the movie 12 Angry Men was key to her pursuing law. “It sold me that I was on the right path,” she told the audience.
The justice answered questions following the movie for an hour and revealed that she...
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