When Sofia Palma Florido was choosing what to pursue for a research grant while studying at McMaster University, she knew she wanted to highlight Latin American stories in Hamilton.
What she didn’t realize was that she would also end up honouring her grandparents in the process.
“My maternal grandmother was a wonderful Colombian woman with a heart overwhelmed with generosity. She did not receive a formal education but had an incredible memory, remembering nearly everything about everyone she met. I believe this gift allowed her to make everyone in her life feel all the more special,” Palma Florido said.
“My paternal grandmother grew up in New Jersey
