There is little doubt that Federal Appeals Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor, when and if she is confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice, will be a role model.
As the first Latina on the bench, she would be both a jurist and a constant reminder that this is a richly-diverse and multicultural country that is at its best when we encourage the children of all Americans -- no matter what their race, ethnicity, gender or class -- to study hard, work hard and achieve great things.
National Council of La Raza president Janet MurguÃa said it best after President Obama announced his selection of Judge Sotomayor to replace retiring Justice David Souter.
