From TIME · Connor Greene · · 50s
Latino Leaders Share Cultural Hope
Three Latino leaders reflect on cultural roots and generational hope at Miami event.
In brief
Three Latino leaders reflect on cultural roots and generational hope at Miami event. Three Latino leaders honored their cultural heritage and generational hope at TIME's Miami celebration. Originally reported by TIME.
Nelson German
Chef Nelson German reflects on growing up in a Dominican immigrant family.
“We wanted to fit in so badly to reach that American dream”
Julián Castro
CEO Julián Castro honors his grandmother and mother who raised him alone.
“Our families have always been strivers and hard workers”
Sofia Carson
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Sofia Carson repeats 'to be a Latin woman is to be hope' at Miami event.
“To be a Latin woman is to be hope”
Cultural Heritage
German passes down Dominican culture through food and stories for next generation.
“The recipes, the stories, they have to stay alive”
Latino Unity
Castro emphasizes Latino success is tied to American success.
“Only if Latinos succeed can America succeed in the years to come”
Generational Hope
Carson links Latin American heritage to hope for future generations.
“Hope lives in the DNA of who we are”
At a glance
Three Latino leaders honored their cultural heritage and generational hope at TIME's Miami celebration.
