Selena

She was a designer, singer and performer who broke through the barriers of the world of music. She was at once traditional and modern, an Mexican American who brought the two worlds in a unique method. Her tragic death cut a hole in her rising profile and like many times the moment a brilliant, warm singer dies too young, it left many to mourn her unrealized potential. In the following years, the fans became inspired to work even harder in order to ensure that her accomplishments would not go unnoticed. Her tragic murder by a shooter triggered emotions in Latino communities that is comparable to those who reacted to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. The singer was extremely popular throughout Latino communities across North America her music crossed borders of culture to impact the lives of children as well as old. Selena was an asexual and flamboyant stage performer and was often referred to by the Latina Madonna. In her off-stage life, Selena was also an outstanding role model, as she was active in anti-drug and AIDS campaigning.