“What are you?” That’s a question that has followed Sunny Hostin throughout her life as a half Puerto Rican and half African-American woman.

"The View" co-host chronicles her journey from growing up in a South Bronx housing project to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and Emmy Award-winning legal journalist. Hostin was one of the first national reporters to cover Trayvon Martin’s death.

Hostin continues to use her platform to advocate for social justice and give a voice to the marginalized. Hear more on how we can address identity, intolerance and injustice during this pivotal time in our country.

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Part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation

Hostin photo by Miller Mobley