Civil institutions are the foundation of a thriving democracy. Knight Foundation President and CEO Maribel Pérez Wadsworth hosted U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at Miami Dade College to discuss how emerging local civic leaders can influence the future of their communities. Watch their conversation above, where the two leaders explored the importance of civic engagement, the value of respectful disagreement and the critical role of a free press in supporting democratic institutions.
Justice Sotomayor shared her thoughts on how to foster understanding in an era of polarization, emphasizing the power of individual agency in building stronger communities.
Knight Foundation remains dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and healthy future—both in Miami and beyond.
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