The Senate confirmed President Obama’s choice of Sonia Sotomayor to be the 111th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court — the nation’s first Latina Justice. Alex Avila examines the politics of the confirmation and Maria Hinojosa writes about the cultural impact of this particular nomination, felt close at home.

And, to fill-out your summer soundtrack, we offer you a chance to catch up with Steve Turre, Señor Coconut, and Monareta — three great musical offerings in the Latino USA Summer Music Special.