Hispanics across the United States are excited about the President's choice for Supreme Court Judge. Here in the Midlands it was a day of pride, as Hispanics celebrated this historic moment.
"The American dream can be true," said Elsa Pardo.
Tuesday's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the high court, has one Midlands community in high hopes.
"I think that my daughters or my son or any Hispanic person, can come over here and see that somebody can go and have this position," said Pardo.
Elsa Pardo has dedicated years to the state's Hispanic Outreach organization. She moved from Colombia, South America and eventually settled in Columbia, South Carolina--eight years ago. For Pardo, this supreme court nomination really touches home.
"I think this nomination will open doors for the Hispanic community," said Pardo.
"You can open your own doors, and even though they sometimes close you can find other ways," said Maria Coller.
Doors that Spanish interpreter and educator Maria Coller, says have never before been opened by Hispanics. Coller says moments like this are proof that hard work pays off.
"The fact that she's Hispanic is also something that is breaking down barriers for the Hispanic people," said Coller.
"The nomination is generating a lot of support from Capital Hill to the Capital City."
"I feel it's the right time for the Hispanic community to rise and grow," said Pardo.
If Sonia Sotomayor is confirmed she will be the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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