Sonia Nazario, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of Enrique’s Journey, recently spoke to the Missouri State and Springfield communities about her life, career and thoughts on the complex issues surrounding immigration.

The conversation extended to social media, where attendees shared their reactions on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Selected social media posts

Doors are opened and Hammons hall is filling up for the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Sonia Nazario to speak. #CitizenBear

— ALEXIS ALSTON (@EYESOFFALEXIS) November 1, 2016

Sonia Nazario became determined to be a journalist to tell the truth and shed light on stories that matter. That's a #CitizenBear

— Bree James (@Hello_Bree_Here) November 2, 2016

"Does my mother still love me?" The question @SLNazario says propelled Enrique through his journey. #CitizenBear pic.twitter.com/ikACg8T9RB

— Missouri State (@MissouriState) November 2, 2016

Sonia traveled about 1600 miles on top of 7 freight trains for about 3 months retracing the steps of Enrique's journey… #citizenbear

— sami (@Sami_Timmerberg) November 2, 2016

Sonia Nazario reminds us that now, more than ever, we must remember to be compassionate. #CitizenBear

— Chelsea Loftus (@chelsea_loftus) November 2, 2016

Being immigrant myself hearing @SLNazario's means a lot. It really helps to gain an extra boost of confidence for the future. #CitizenBear

— Evgenia Kotova (@zzhenyak) November 2, 2016

“Never give up. Even if you feel incredibly discouraged, find something meaningful and push for change. Have ganas.” — Sonia Nazario, Public Affairs Convocation speaker #CitizenBear

A photo posted by Missouri State University (@missouristate) on Nov 1, 2016 at 5:55pm PDT

Great evening w/ @SLNazario. Final advice to students: interact with people different from you to increase cultural competence. Well said! pic.twitter.com/wa9u2waST6

— Clif Smart (@ClifSmart) November 2, 2016